Know Your Next Word : keep

10. keep :

verb :

1. to hold or retain in one's possession

2. to hold or have the use of for a period of time

3. to hold in a given place

4. to maintain (some action), esp. in accordance with specific requirements, a promise, etc.

5. to cause to continue in a given position, state, course, or action

6. to maintain in usable or edible condition

If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.

You can keep it for the summer.

You can keep your things in here.

to keep watch

to keep a light burning

He keeps his car in good condition.

If you want to keep meat for a long time, freeze it.

They kept him in jail.



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