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Meaning of the word "keep from" in English

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keep from

US /kiːp frʌm/

UK /kiːp frʌm/

"keep from" picture

Phrasal Verb

1.

to prevent someone from doing something or to prevent something from happening

Example:

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I couldn't keep from laughing when I saw his new haircut.

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She tried to keep the news from her parents.

Synonym:

prevent restrain withhold conceal hide

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keep keep on keep to keep in keep at keep in with in keeping with