keep
To still have something and not give it away or lose it.
To continue to have possession, control, or use of something.
To do something again and again without stopping.
To persist in doing something without stopping.
To make something stay the same way.
To cause someone or something to remain in a particular state, condition, or position.
To put something in a place so you can use it later.
To store something in a particular place or condition so it can be used later.
To do what you said you would do or follow a rule.
To fulfill an obligation, promise, or rule by acting according to it.
The main strong tower in an old castle where people could be safe during attacks.
The strongest part of a castle, often a tower, used as a last defense and sometimes as living quarters.
- Base: keep
- Plural: keep, keeps
- Base: keep
- 3rd Person Singular: keeps
- Present Participle: keeping
- Past: kept
- Past Participle: kept
- Irregular past: kept Verb
- Irregular past participle: kept Verb
keep going
1Continue without stopping
To continue doing something without stopping, even if it is difficult.
- Even when you're tired, you have to keep going.
- She kept going until she finished her project.
keep out of trouble
1Avoid situations causing problems/punishment
To avoid doing things that might get you into trouble with others or with the law.
- Try to keep out of trouble while I'm gone.
- He moved to a quiet town to keep out of trouble.
keep up with
1Stay at same speed/level as someone/something
To move or progress at the same speed or level as someone or something else.
- I walk fast, so try to keep up with me.
- It's hard to keep up with all the latest news.
keep up with
5stay level or informed
To not fall behind someone, work, news, or changes.
- It’s hard to keep up with all the changes at work.
- Slow down—I can’t keep up with you.
- He reads the news to keep up with current events.
- I try to keep up with my English class.
- She can’t keep up with all her messages.
keep in mind
1Remember when considering something important
To remember something because it is important for what you are doing now or will do later.
- Keep in mind that prices may change.
- Please keep in mind our deadline is next week.
keep in mind
2Remember for later use or consideration
To remember something because it may be important later.
- Keep in mind that he is very busy these days.
- Keep in mind that this offer ends tomorrow.
keep an eye on
1Watch carefully for safety/attention
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure they are safe or doing what they should.
- Can you keep an eye on the kids while I cook?
- Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom?
- Please keep an eye on my bag while I'm away.
- Parents should keep an eye on their children at the park.
- She kept an eye on the soup while it was cooking.
keep an eye on
2watch or monitor
to watch someone or something carefully
- Can you keep an eye on my bag while I buy a ticket?
- Please keep an eye on the children in the garden.
- We need to keep an eye on costs this month.
- Could you keep an eye on my laptop for a minute?
- The doctor wants to keep an eye on my blood pressure.