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keeping

American  
[kee-ping] / ˈki pɪŋ /

noun

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

    His actions are not in keeping with his words.
    Synonyms:
    harmony, congruity, consistency

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

    Synonyms:
    guardianship, charge, protection

  3. maintenance or keep.

  4. holding, reserving, or retaining.

keeping British  
/ ˈkiːpɪŋ /

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
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Related Words

See custody.

Etymology

Origin of keeping

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

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