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Meaning of keeping
The primary meaning of "keeping" is to retain something in one's possession or to maintain something in a certain condition.
Etymology of keeping
The word "keeping" originates from the Old English word "cépan", which means to seize or take
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the meaning of "to seize" or "to take"
Over time, the word evolved to include meanings such as "to retain", "to maintain", and "to protect"
Synonyms
maintaining
preserving
conserving
protecting
safeguarding
defending
upholding
retaining
holding
possessing
having
clutching
grasping
gripping
clutching
saving
reserving
storing
hoarding
stockpiling
accumulating
amassing
collecting
gathering
harvesting
reaping
keeping
holding
preserving
maintaining
conserving
looking
watching
observing
noticing
seeing
viewing
beholding
discerning
perceiving
keeping
retaining
holding
preserving
maintaining
conserving
protecting
defending
upholding
safekeeping
preservation
conservation
Definitions
- The act of retaining something in one's possession or control
- * The act of maintaining something in a certain condition, such as a promise or a secret
- * The act of caring for or protecting something, such as a person, place, or thing
Usage Examples
- She is keeping a diary to record her thoughts and feelings
- * He is keeping the house clean and tidy
- * They are keeping a secret from their friends
- * The company is keeping a close eye on its finances
Antonyms
losing
releasing
abandoning
relinquishing
surrendering
giving
letting
allowing
permitting
neglecting
ignoring
dismissing
rejecting
discarding
throwing
casting
shedding
dropping
forfeiting
waiving
renouncing
abandoning
deserting
forsaking