keep
Definitions
Noun
- The financial means whereby one lives
- The main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
- A cell in a jail or prison
Verb
- Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
- Continue a certain state, condition, or activity
- Retain possession of
- Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
- Conform one's action or practice to
- Stick to correctly or closely
- Look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
- Maintain by writing regular records
- Supply with room and board
- Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
- Supply with necessities and support
- Fail to spoil or rot
- Behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- Keep under control; keep in check
- Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
- Raise
- Retain rights to
- Store or keep customarily
- Have as a supply
- Maintain for use and service
- Hold and prevent from leaving
- Prevent (food) from rotting
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "keep".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | keep | 1 | 264 |
| 2 | keeping | 2 | 60 |
| 3 | keeps | 1 | 21 |
| 4 | housekeeping | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | upkeep | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | bookkeeping | 3 | 5 |
| 7 | keeper | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | housekeeper | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | poughkeepsie | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | doorkeeper | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | safekeeping | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | shopkeepers | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | storekeepers | 3 | 1 |
| 14 | beekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | beekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | beekeeping | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | bookkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | bookkeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | crowkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | crowkeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | gamekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | gamekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | gatekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | gatekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | goalkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | groundskeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | groundskeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | housekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | innkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | innkeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | inskeep | 2 | 0 |
| 32 | keepers | 2 | 0 |
| 33 | keepsake | 2 | 0 |
| 34 | keepsakes | 2 | 0 |
| 35 | peacekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 36 | peacekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | peacekeeping | 3 | 0 |
| 38 | poughkeepsie's | 3 | 0 |
| 39 | recordkeeping | 4 | 0 |
| 40 | scorekeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | scorekeepers | 3 | 0 |
| 42 | scorekeeping | 3 | 0 |
| 43 | shopkeeper | 3 | 0 |
| 44 | shopkeeper's | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | storekeeper | 3 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "keep".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "keep".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "keep" in a sentence.
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "keep" in a sentence.
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "keep" in the same piece of text.
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "keep".
Results:
Term
Definitions: 25
Fragments: 45
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 3
Words that Precede: 3
Statistically Associated: 11
Consonant Matches: 21
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
New law clinic in Georgia aims to keep owners of heirs’ property in their homes
Aug 31, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Aug 31, 2026 Georgia Recorder
Iraqi premier rejects proposal to keep some international coalition forces beyond Sept. 30
Aug 31, 2026 Anadolu Ajansı
Aug 31, 2026 Anadolu Ajansı
Titans cut quarterback Will Levis, Giants keep Odell Beckham Jr. as NFL teams trim their rosters
Aug 31, 2026 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Aug 31, 2026 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Trust and family keep Seattle Cossacks motorcycle team riding after nearly 90 years
Aug 31, 2026 Yakima Herald-Republic
Aug 31, 2026 Yakima Herald-Republic

