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   Keep·ing

   /ˈkēpiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of owning, maintaining, or protecting something: "the keeping of dogs"

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › keepingKEEPING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Keeping definition: agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together. See examples of KEEPING used in a sentence.

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   Keep means to hold on to something and not let it leave your possession. Keep can also mean to store something in a certain place. And keep can mean to continue an action or to remain in a certain state. Keep has many other senses as a verb and a few as a noun and is used in a large number of idioms.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishKEEPING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   KEEPING definition: 1. in order to keep something safe: 2. suitable or right for a situation, style, or tradition: . Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKEEP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   verb. us / kiːp / uk / kiːp / kept | kept. keep verb (CONTINUE TO HAVE) Add to word list. A2 [ T ] to have or continue to have in your possession: Do you want this photograph back or can I keep it? Keep medicines in a locked cupboard (= store them there). See also. well kept (HIDDEN) Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to keep something.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryKEEPING definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   6 days ago · noun. 1. agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together. His actions are not in keeping with his words. 2. the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care. 3. maintenance or keep. 4. holding, reserving, or retaining. SYNONYMS 1. consistency, congruity, harmony. 2. protection, charge, guardianship.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › keepingKeeping - definition of keeping by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. The act of holding, guarding, maintaining, or supporting: the keeping of secrets; the keeping of records. 2. Custody; care: The heirloom is in my keeping. See Synonyms at care. 3. Harmony; conformity: "A facade had been added, in perfect keeping with [the] original architecture" (Nancy Holmes).

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › keepingKeeping - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of keeping. noun. the act of retaining something. synonyms: holding, retention. see more. noun. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper. “he left his car in my keeping ” synonyms: guardianship, safekeeping. see more. noun. conformity or harmony. “his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion” see more. Pronunciation. US. /kipɪŋ/