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keeping

/ˈkiːpɪŋ/
keep · ing ˈkiːp · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the act of retaining or holding something
中文释义
保持，保管
Significado en Español
mantenimiento, custodia
한국어 뜻
유지, 보관
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự giữ gìn, sự bảo quản
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Example Sentence

Keeping a journal helps her remember things.

写日记帮助她记住事情。

Synonyms
maintaining retaining storing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “keeping”:

  1. A disposal
  2. B abandonment
  3. C custody
  4. D release
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C — custody. “keeping” means n. the act of retaining or holding something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The wise old man was well known for the safe ______ of many great secrets.

  1. A keeping
  2. B losing
  3. C dropping
  4. D spilling
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A — keeping. “keeping” means n. the act of retaining or holding something

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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.

How do you use “keeping” in a sentence?

Keeping a journal helps her remember things. (写日记帮助她记住事情。)

What are synonyms for “keeping”?

maintaining, retaining, storing — all close in meaning to keeping (n. the act of retaining or holding something).

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.

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