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keeping

[kee-ping]

noun

  1. agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together.

    His actions are not in keeping with his words.

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  2. the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care.

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  3. maintenance or keep.

  4. holding, reserving, or retaining.



keeping

/ ˈ쾱ːɪŋ /

noun

  1. conformity or harmony (esp in the phrases in or out of keeping )

  2. charge or care

    valuables in the keeping of a bank

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of keeping1

First recorded in 1250–1300, keeping is from the Middle English word keping. See keep, -ing 1
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Synonym Study

See custody.
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Willman spoke to The Times about what inspired this new special, his most transcendent moments on stage, past performances bloopers and his secret to keeping his illusions weighted in reality.

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But "monetising the periphery" of sApp, while keeping personal chats private, would not be without risk for the company, he added.

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Thick marine-layer clouds filled the sky at 7 a.m, keeping the relative humidity too high for a good scorching.

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As the costs of keeping rhinos continue to increase, many wildlife managers are selling their rhinos to other reserves, which has reduced the animals' natural range.

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"It was mostly about keeping people safe," he said, adding that no-one had been stung.

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