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1. keep
verb. ['ˈkiːp'] keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean".
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Etymology
- keep (English)
- kepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cepan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. keep
verb. ['ˈkiːp'] retain possession of.
Etymology
- keep (English)
- kepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cepan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. keep
verb. ['ˈkiːp'] continue a certain state, condition, or activity.
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Etymology
- keep (English)
- kepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cepan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. keep
verb. ['ˈkiːp'] stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state.
Etymology
- keep (English)
- kepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cepan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. step
noun. ['ˈstɛp'] any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal.
Etymology
- step (English)
- stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. step
verb. ['ˈstɛp'] shift or move by taking a step.
Etymology
- step (English)
- stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. step
noun. ['ˈstɛp'] the distance covered by a step.
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Etymology
- step (English)
- stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. keep
verb. ['ˈkiːp'] conform one's action or practice to.
Synonyms
Etymology
- keep (English)
- kepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cepan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))