Sekirov Dictionary

keep

UK /kiːp/US [k̟çi(ː)p]

verb29

  1. To hold or be held in a state.
  2. To record transactions, accounts, or events in.
  3. To enter (accounts, records, etc.) in a book.
  4. To act as wicket-keeper.
  5. (old-fashioned) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
  6. (no longer used) To remain in; to be confined to.
  7. (no longer used) To reside for a time; to lodge; to dwell.
  8. (UK, no longer used) To have rooms at college, at the University of Cambridge.
  9. (no longer used) To wait for, keep watch for.
  10. (no longer used) To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
  11. (no longer used) To be in session; to take place.

noun7

  1. (historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
  2. (no longer used) That which is kept in charge; a charge.
  3. (euphemistic, no longer used) A mistress (the other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations).
forms

keeped · kept · keptest · keptst · keeping · keepeth · keeps · keepest · keepen

Phrases with keep

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