keep

US /kiːp/
UK /kiːp/
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1.

have or retain possession of (something)

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You can keep the change.
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I want to keep this book.
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retainholdpreservestoresave
2.

continue in a specified condition, position, or course of action

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Keep quiet!
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She decided to keep working.
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continueremainstaypersistcarry on
3.

cause to continue in a specified condition, position, or course of action

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Keep the door closed.
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The noise kept me awake.
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maintainpreservesustainholdcause to remain
1.

the strongest part of a castle or other fortification, housing the main living quarters and defensive structures.

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The invaders attacked the castle's keep.
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The ancient keep stood tall against the sky.
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donjonstrongholdcitadelfortresstower
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keep onkeep tokeep inkeep atkeep in within keeping withkeep up with