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keep

verb
/kiːp/

Meaning

to have and retain possession of; to continue doing
to have or retain possession of something

Example Sentences

I keep my books on the shelf.

Please keep your room clean and tidy.

Synonyms

retain, maintain, preserve, hold
Entry 1
retain, maintain, preserve, hold
Entry 2
retain, maintain, preserve, hold

Antonyms

lose, discard, throw away, give up
Entry 1
lose, discard, throw away, give up
Entry 2
discard, throw away, lose, give up

Collocations

keep safe, keep quiet, keep calm, keep secret, keep in mind, keep track of, keep up with, keep promise, keep records
Entry 1
keep safe, keep quiet, keep calm, keep secret, keep in mind, keep track of, keep up with
Entry 2
keep safe, keep quiet, keep calm, keep secret, keep promise, keep records

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