keeping
/ˈkiːpɪŋ/
keep · ing
ˈkiːp · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the act of retaining or holding something
Significado en Español
mantenimiento, custodia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự giữ gìn, sự bảo quản
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “keeping”:
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A
disposal
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B
abandonment
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C
custody
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D
release
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C — custody.
“keeping” means n. the act of retaining or holding something
Common questions about “keeping”
What does “keeping” mean?
keeping — n. the act of retaining or holding something. In Chinese: 保持，保管.
How do you pronounce “keeping”?
keeping is pronounced /ˈkiːpɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: keep · ing.
Is “keeping” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. keeping appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
