Cool MateMeaning of Keeping
The act of retaining or maintaining possession of something.
In simple words: To hold onto something or not let it go.
Keeping in a sentence
- She is keeping the secret safe.
- Keeping the environment clean is important.
- He has a talent for keeping his cool under pressure.
How to use Keeping
Use 'keeping' when talking about maintaining possession or continuing a state. Avoid in formal writing as a noun (e.g., 'the keeping of secrets').
Grammar pattern
keeping + object
Memory hint
Think of 'keeping' as 'keeping your keys safe' — you hold onto them.
Related words
Collocations with Keeping
- keeping track
- keeping in touch
- keeping up
- keeping an eye on
Synonyms for Keeping
- holding
- maintaining
- retaining
- possessing
- guarding
Opposites of Keeping
- releasing
- abandoning
Common mistakes with Keeping
- Confusing 'keeping' with 'keeping' (non-standard)
- Using 'keeping' instead of 'keep' in some tenses
- Overusing 'keeping' for plural forms (should use 'keeps')
Keeping appears in
Keeping in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
Keeping
إنك تحتفظ بشيء أو ما تخليه يروح.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Keeping
কোনো কিছু ধরে রাখা বা যেতে না দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Keeping
Etwas festhalten oder nicht loslassen.
- SpanishEspañol
Mantener
Guardar algo o no soltarlo.
- Persianفارسی
نگهداری
به چیزی چنگ زدن یا نگذارید برود.
- FrenchFrançais
Garder
Tenir à quelque chose ou ne pas le laisser partir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रखना
किसी चीज़ को पकड़े रहना या उसे जाने न देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Keeping
Tenere qualcosa o non lasciarla andare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Keeping
Segurar algo ou não deixar ir.
- RussianРусский
Хранение, Сохранение
Держать что-то при себе или не отпускать.
- Urduاردو
رکھنا
کسی چیز کو پکڑ کر رکھنا یا جانے نہ دینا۔
- Chinese中文
Keeping
把某样东西留住，或者不让它丢掉。
More words like Keeping
- Guarding
- For this to work
Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.
- CorrectionC1
a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
- The world is changed
A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
- I feel it in the water
I sense or perceive something through the water.
- I feel it in the earth
I perceive a sensation or emotion connected to the earth.
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Frequently asked questions about Keeping
What does Keeping mean?
To hold onto something or not let it go.
What is the definition of Keeping?
The act of retaining or maintaining possession of something.
How do you use Keeping in a sentence?
She is keeping the secret safe.
Can you give another example of Keeping?
Keeping the environment clean is important.
What are synonyms for Keeping?
Common alternatives include holding, maintaining, retaining, possessing, guarding.
What is the opposite of Keeping?
Opposite meanings include releasing, abandoning.
What words go with Keeping?
It commonly pairs with keeping track, keeping in touch, keeping up, keeping an eye on.
What are common mistakes when using Keeping?
Confusing 'keeping' with 'keeping' (non-standard) Using 'keeping' instead of 'keep' in some tenses Overusing 'keeping' for plural forms (should use 'keeps')
How do you pronounce Keeping?
US: //ˈkipɪŋ//, UK: //ˈkiːpɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Keeping?
Use 'keeping' when talking about maintaining possession or continuing a state. Avoid in formal writing as a noun (e.g., 'the keeping of secrets').