keep
gb/kˈip/ us/kˈip/
A2
Anh
~ 200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
A2
action
1
Continue to have or hold
To still have something and not give it away or lose it.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to keep [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keep' with 'store'. 'Keep' means continue to have, while 'store' means put away for later use.
Từ đồng nghĩa
retain (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
lose (To no longer have something you once had.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
keep a promise
|keep your job
|keep a secret
|keep control
|keep money
Chủ đề
daily life
|ownership
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I want to keep this book.
- He keeps all his letters.
- Please keep your ticket.
- We keep our car in the garage.
Động từ
A2
action
2
Continue an action or behavior
To do something again and again without stopping.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to keep [doing something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may forget to use the -ing form after 'keep'.
Từ đồng nghĩa
persist (More formal; often used for determination despite difficulty.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stop (To end an action or activity.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
keep talking
|keep working
|keep smiling
|keep trying
Chủ đề
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I keep reading this book every day.
- She keeps calling me.
- They keep playing the same song.
- We keep walking to school.
Động từ
A2
action
3
Maintain a state or condition
To make something stay the same way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to keep [something] [adjective]
Từ đồng nghĩa
maintain (More formal; often used for upkeep or standards.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neglect (To fail to maintain or care for.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
keep clean
|keep warm
|keep quiet
|keep safe
Chủ đề
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Keep your hands clean.
- We keep the windows open in summer.
- She keeps her phone on silent.
- They keep the dog inside at night.
Động từ
A2
action
4
Store or preserve for later use
To put something in a place so you can use it later.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to keep [something] [somewhere]
Từ đồng nghĩa
store (Focuses more on putting away rather than continuing possession.)
Từ trái nghĩa
throw away (To discard something instead of keeping it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
keep food fresh
|keep records
|keep documents safe
Chủ đề
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I keep my shoes under the bed.
- We keep water in bottles.
- He keeps money in his wallet.
- They keep books on the shelf.
Động từ
B1
action
5
Fulfill or obey rules or promises
To do what you said you would do or follow a rule.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to keep [a promise/rule/secret]
Từ đồng nghĩa
honor (More formal and moralistic; often used for commitments and promises.)
Từ trái nghĩa
break (In this context, to fail to follow a promise or rule.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
keep a secret
|keep a promise
|keep the law
Chủ đề
social behavior
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I will keep my promise.
- Please keep this secret.
- He keeps all the rules at school.
- We keep our word.
Danh từ
B2
entity
6
Strong castle tower or fortress center
The main strong tower in an old castle where people could be safe during attacks.
Từ đồng nghĩa
donjon (Technical historical term for a castle's main tower.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
castle keep
Chủ đề
history
|travel
|arts_entertainment
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The castle has a tall keep.
- People hide in the keep during war.
- The king lives in the keep.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
keep
IPA
GB/kˈip/
US/kˈip/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
keep (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (keep)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: keep
- Plural: keep, keeps
Verb
- Base: keep
- 3rd Person Singular: keeps
- Present Participle: keeping
- Past: kept
- Past Participle: kept
Họ từ
Điểm ngữ pháp nổi bật
- Irregular past: kept Verb
- Irregular past participle: kept Verb
Cách diễn đạt
keep going
1/kˈip ɡˈoʊɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Continue without stopping
To continue doing something without stopping, even if it is difficult.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.