keep
gb/kˈip/ us/kˈip/
A2
Inglês
~ 200
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
A2
action
1
Continue to have or hold
To still have something and not give it away or lose it.
Padrão de uso:
to keep [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keep' with 'store'. 'Keep' means continue to have, while 'store' means put away for later use.
Sinónimos
retain (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
Antónimos
lose (To no longer have something you once had.)
Colocações
keep a promise
|keep your job
|keep a secret
|keep control
|keep money
Temas
daily life
|ownership
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- I decided to keep the old photographs.
- You should keep your receipt in case you need to return the item.
- She kept the necklace her grandmother gave her.
- They kept the house even after moving abroad.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I want to keep this book.
- He keeps all his letters.
- Please keep your ticket.
- We keep our car in the garage.
Verbo
A2
action
2
Continue an action or behavior
To do something again and again without stopping.
Padrão de uso:
to keep [doing something]
Erro comum:
Learners may forget to use the -ing form after 'keep'.
Sinónimos
persist (More formal; often used for determination despite difficulty.)
Antónimos
stop (To end an action or activity.)
Colocações
keep talking
|keep working
|keep smiling
|keep trying
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- He kept talking even after the meeting ended.
- You should keep practicing to improve.
- She kept smiling despite the bad news.
- They kept running until they reached the park.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I keep reading this book every day.
- She keeps calling me.
- They keep playing the same song.
- We keep walking to school.
Verbo
A2
action
3
Maintain a state or condition
To make something stay the same way.
Padrão de uso:
to keep [something] [adjective]
Sinónimos
maintain (More formal; often used for upkeep or standards.)
Antónimos
neglect (To fail to maintain or care for.)
Colocações
keep clean
|keep warm
|keep quiet
|keep safe
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- Please keep the door closed.
- The heater keeps the room warm.
- We need to keep the kitchen clean.
- He kept his voice low so no one would hear.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Keep your hands clean.
- We keep the windows open in summer.
- She keeps her phone on silent.
- They keep the dog inside at night.
Verbo
A2
action
4
Store or preserve for later use
To put something in a place so you can use it later.
Padrão de uso:
to keep [something] [somewhere]
Sinónimos
store (Focuses more on putting away rather than continuing possession.)
Antónimos
throw away (To discard something instead of keeping it.)
Colocações
keep food fresh
|keep records
|keep documents safe
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We keep our winter clothes in the attic.
- Keep the milk in the fridge so it doesn't spoil.
- She keeps all her files on her laptop.
- I keep some snacks in my desk drawer.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I keep my shoes under the bed.
- We keep water in bottles.
- He keeps money in his wallet.
- They keep books on the shelf.
Verbo
B1
action
5
Fulfill or obey rules or promises
To do what you said you would do or follow a rule.
Padrão de uso:
to keep [a promise/rule/secret]
Sinónimos
honor (More formal and moralistic; often used for commitments and promises.)
Antónimos
break (In this context, to fail to follow a promise or rule.)
Colocações
keep a secret
|keep a promise
|keep the law
Temas
social behavior
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She always keeps her promises.
- Please keep this secret between us.
- He kept the rules during the game.
- They kept their word and finished on time.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I will keep my promise.
- Please keep this secret.
- He keeps all the rules at school.
- We keep our word.
Nome
B2
entity
6
Strong castle tower or fortress center
The main strong tower in an old castle where people could be safe during attacks.
Sinónimos
donjon (Technical historical term for a castle's main tower.)
Colocações
castle keep
Temas
history
|travel
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- The soldiers retreated to the keep when the walls were breached.
- Tourists can visit the castle's keep and museum.
- The king's family lived in the keep during wartime.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The castle has a tall keep.
- People hide in the keep during war.
- The king lives in the keep.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
keep
IPA
GB/kˈip/
US/kˈip/
Sílabas e acento
keep (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (keep)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: keep
- Plural: keep, keeps
Verb
- Base: keep
- 3rd Person Singular: keeps
- Present Participle: keeping
- Past: kept
- Past Participle: kept
Família de palavras
Destaques
- Irregular past: kept Verb
- Irregular past participle: kept Verb
Expressões
keep going
1/kˈip ɡˈoʊɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Continue without stopping
To continue doing something without stopping, even if it is difficult.
Exemplos
- Even when you're tired, you have to keep going.
- She kept going until she finished her project.
keep out of trouble
1/kˈip ˈaʊt əv tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
Avoid situations causing problems/punishment
To avoid doing things that might get you into trouble with others or with the law.
Exemplos
- Try to keep out of trouble while I'm gone.
- He moved to a quiet town to keep out of trouble.
keep up with
1/kˈip ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
Stay at same speed/level as someone/something
To move or progress at the same speed or level as someone or something else.
Exemplos
- I walk fast, so try to keep up with me.
- It's hard to keep up with all the latest news.
keep up with
5/kˈip ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
stay level or informed
To not fall behind someone, work, news, or changes.
Exemplos
- 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.
keep in mind
1/kˈip ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Remember when considering something important
To remember something because it is important for what you are doing now or will do later.
Exemplos
- Keep in mind that prices may change.
- Please keep in mind our deadline is next week.
keep in mind
2/kˈip ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom
Remember for later use or consideration
To remember something because it may be important later.
Exemplos
- Keep in mind that he is very busy these days.
- Keep in mind that this offer ends tomorrow.
keep an eye on
1/kˈip ən ˈaɪ ˈɔn/
idiom
Watch carefully for safety/attention
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure they are safe or doing what they should.
Exemplos
- 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
2/kˈip ən ˈaɪ ˈɔn/
idiom
watch or monitor
to watch someone or something carefully
Exemplos
- 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.