nounπShareThe main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls."The castle's keep stood tall above the surrounding walls. "architecturebuildingmilitaryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance."The family's keep was tight this month, so they had to cut back on expenses. "foodeconomyfinancefamilyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice."The teacher's keep of the class's homework ensured all assignments were submitted on time. "actionconditionjobbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case."to be in good keep"conditionstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is kept in charge; a charge."The teacher's keep is a large box of student artwork. "jobessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place."The box of school papers needed a keep to stay closed. "partdeviceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain."My grandmother keeps her promise to visit us every Sunday. "actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To hold the status of something."My aunt keeps the title of "honorary mayor" in our town. "conditionstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To hold or be held in a state."My dog keeps his tail wagging excitedly when he sees me. "conditionstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for, keep watch for."The teacher kept watch for the late students. "actionjobserviceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as wicket-keeper."Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years."sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take care; to be solicitous; to watch."My parents keep a close eye on my younger brother's homework to ensure he's learning well. "actionhumanfamilyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in session; to take place."School keeps today."timeeventessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate."My doctor told me to keep a healthy diet. "morallawactionvalueessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent."My family keeps the park for their picnics. "placeactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo observe or celebrate (a holiday)."The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26."holidayculturetraditionreligionfestivalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
