keep
Definitions
Noun
- The financial means whereby one lives
- The main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
- A cell in a jail or prison
Verb
- Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
- Continue a certain state, condition, or activity
- Retain possession of
- Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
- Conform one's action or practice to
- Stick to correctly or closely
- Look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
- Maintain by writing regular records
- Supply with room and board
- Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
- Supply with necessities and support
- Fail to spoil or rot
- Behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- Keep under control; keep in check
- Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
- Raise
- Retain rights to
- Store or keep customarily
- Have as a supply
- Maintain for use and service
- Hold and prevent from leaving
- Prevent (food) from rotting
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "keep".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | keep | 1 | 264 |
| 2 | keeping | 2 | 60 |
| 3 | keeps | 1 | 21 |
| 4 | housekeeping | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | upkeep | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | bookkeeping | 3 | 5 |
| 7 | keeper | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | housekeeper | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | poughkeepsie | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | doorkeeper | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | safekeeping | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | shopkeepers | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | storekeepers | 3 | 1 |
| 14 | beekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | beekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | beekeeping | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | bookkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | bookkeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | crowkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | crowkeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | gamekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | gamekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | gatekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | gatekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | goalkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | groundskeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | groundskeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | housekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | innkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | innkeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | inskeep | 2 | 0 |
| 32 | keepers | 2 | 0 |
| 33 | keepsake | 2 | 0 |
| 34 | keepsakes | 2 | 0 |
| 35 | peacekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 36 | peacekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | peacekeeping | 3 | 0 |
| 38 | poughkeepsie's | 3 | 0 |
| 39 | recordkeeping | 4 | 0 |
| 40 | scorekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | scorekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 42 | scorekeeping | 3 | 0 |
| 43 | shopkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 44 | shopkeeper's | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | storekeeper | 3 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "keep".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "keep".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "keep" in a sentence.
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "keep" in a sentence.
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "keep" in the same piece of text.
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "keep".
Results:
Term
Definitions: 25
Fragments: 45
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 3
Words that Precede: 3
Statistically Associated: 11
Consonant Matches: 21
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Commentary: Local taxpayers kept their promise. Missouri must keep its, too.
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Dear Annie: Consulting projects keep delaying the retirement this wife dreamed about
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Sep 25, 2026 MLive.com

