keep
US /kip/
Definition
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please keep your receipt in case you need to return the item.
Word Family
NounNoun
keep gốc
keeper
keeping
VerbVerb
keep gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- retainhold back within
- maintainkeep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g
- preservea domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
Collocations
- Easy keep quietto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding quiet
- Medium keep track of milestonesto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding track of milestones
- Hard keep abreast of regulatory changesto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding abreast of regulatory changes
- Very Hard earn your keep through serviceto earn your keep through service, meaning to earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
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