Keeping Meaning in English
word · lemma: keep
التعريف
'Keeping' is the -ing form of 'keep'. It can mean continuing to have something, staying in a particular condition, storing something safely, or doing something again and again.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Very common and flexible. Often appears in patterns like 'keep doing something', 'keep something safe', 'keep calm', and 'keep a pet'. In 'housekeeping' or 'record-keeping', it works as a noun-like form. Learners often confuse 'keep' and 'stay': 'keep quiet' is more natural than 'stay quiet' in many contexts.
جمل نموذجية
She is keeping the photos in a small box.
basic
He is keeping the door open for us.
basic
They are keeping a dog in their apartment.
basic
Thanks for keeping this between us.
natural
I'm keeping an eye on the kids while you cook.
natural
She's keeping everyone waiting again.
natural