Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To continue to have or hold something without letting it go.
Keep
/kiːp/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
After that the others kept their distance respectfully.
You need to ensure that you're keeping their tank full.
Join with Him who has shaped the world and keeps it.
Etymology:
Middle English from the Old English cepan, meaning to seize, hold, care for, or protect. This word is related to Middle Dutch kapen and Old Norse kaupa, meaning to trade, buy.
Usage Statistics:
631 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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