keeping

noun
UK: /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
US: /ˈkiːpɪŋ/

  1. The act of owning or possessing something.

    1. The keeping of pets is not allowed in the apartment. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoys the keeping of rare books in a locked safe. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of taking care of or maintaining something.

    1. The proper keeping of records is important. [ ] [ ]
    2. Keeping the car in good condition requires regular maintenance checks. [ ] [ ]

  3. Agreement or conformity.

    1. The project is not in keeping with our values. [ ] [ ]
    2. His extravagant lifestyle is hardly in keeping with his modest income. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

maintenance preservation retention accordance conformance
keeping verb

  1. Present participle of keep.

    1. I am keeping a diary of my travels. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is keeping the secret safe, despite the pressure from her friends. [ ] [ ]
keeping adjective

  1. Lasting; intended to be kept for a long time.

    1. This is a keeping apple, it stores well. [ ] [ ]
    2. They cultivate keeping qualities in their fruits and vegetables. [ ] [ ]
keeping adverb

  1. In keeping: in agreement or conformity with.

    1. His behaviour was in keeping with the rules. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new design is in keeping with the building's original style. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "keeping" in English means: The act of owning or possessing something., The act of taking care of or maintaining something., Agreement or conformity..

The phonetic transcription of "keeping" is /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "keeping": maintenance, preservation, retention, accordance, conformance.

Example usage of "keeping": "The keeping of pets is not allowed in the apartment.". More examples on the page.