English · Common Verbs

keep

/kiːp/

[/kiːp/]

retain; continue

Beginnerverb

Definition

To continue to have something, or to continue doing something. It expresses retention and repetition.

Example

Please keep these documents safe until I return from my trip.

Please keep these documents safe until I return from my trip.

Etymology

From Old English 'cepan' (to seize, observe, watch).

How & Where It’s Used

A core everyday verb for retaining and continuing.

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