verb · A2

Keep

KEEP/kiːp/

Keep means continue to have, or continue doing. Keep the ticket. Keep + -ing: keep trying. Keep someone waiting. Store is more about putting things away. Stay is remain in a place; keep is hold or continue.

Meaning

To continue to have something, or to continue doing something.

Examples

“Keep your ticket until the end of the journey.”
“Keep still, please.”
“She keeps her keys in her bag.”

Good to know

keep + noun. keep + -ing = continue. keep someone + adjective.

Near in meaning

hold, stay

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