Wordiyo
RootsVocabularyCoursesGuidesMy WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Roots
  • Vocabulary
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Pricing

Company

  • About
  • Terms
  • Privacy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /keep

keep

UK/ki:p/US
NGSL 1kIELTSA1

Definitions

v.

To retain possession of; to maintain in a state or condition; to continue doing.

保持;保留;维持;继续

n.

The main tower of a castle; the means of support or livelihood.

城堡主塔;生计;维持

Root Breakdown

Native English
keepother
=keep

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    You must keep your promises if you want people to trust you.

  • 2.

    The keep of the medieval castle stood as a fortress within the walls.

  • 3.

    She decided to keep the job even though it was challenging.

← Browse all roots