nounπShareThe main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls."The invaders never breached the castle's outer walls, but the defenders knew their last stand would be inside the keeps. "architecturebuildingmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance."Her small business provides her keeps and allows her to support her family. "foodfamilyeconomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice."The school's keeps of student records are maintained confidentially and securely. "actionjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case."to be in good keep"conditionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is kept in charge; a charge."The prison warden had several keeps under his direct supervision. "organizationjobbusinesspropertyassetserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place."The mechanic checked the keeps securing the bearings to make sure they hadn't loosened during the car's long journey. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain."She keeps practicing the piano every day, even when she's tired. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To hold the status of something."My sister keeps her room very clean. "stateconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To hold or be held in a state."The refrigerator keeps the milk cold. "conditionstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for, keep watch for."The security guard keeps watch for any suspicious activity around the building at night. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as wicket-keeper."Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take care; to be solicitous; to watch."The nurse keeps a close watch on the patient's heart rate. "actionjobhumanserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in session; to take place."School keeps today."eventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.""My sister always keeps her promises." "morallawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.""My grandfather keeps the local coffee shop; he goes there every morning to read the newspaper." "placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo observe or celebrate (a holiday)."The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26."holidaytraditionculturereligioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareKeeping"The baker's keeps are legendary; people line up every morning to buy her fresh bread and pastries. "propertyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading