keep

A1
Pronunciation
/kiːp/
/kiːp/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

Synonyms
donjon
2 Definition

The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.

Example Sentences
  • He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.
3 Definition

The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.

4 Definition

The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.

Example Sentences
  • to be in good keep
5 Definition

That which is kept in charge; a charge.

6 Definition

A cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.

Example Sentences
  • to keep silence;  to keep one's word;  to keep possession
2 Definition

(heading) To hold the status of something.

3 Definition

(heading) To hold or be held in a state.

4 Definition

To wait for, keep watch for.

5 Definition

To act as wicket-keeper.

Example Sentences
  • Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.
6 Definition

To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.

7 Definition

To be in session; to take place.

Example Sentences
  • School keeps today.
8 Definition

To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.

9 Definition

(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.

10 Definition

To observe or celebrate (a holiday).

Example Sentences
  • The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26.