Quote of the Day

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Keep

Pronunciation - kip

Verb - to keep

1. to maintain possession of
I keep a small stock of painkillers for emergencies.

2. to preserve
I keep my specimens under glass to protect them.

3. to continue
I keep taking the tablets, but to no avail.

4. (cricket) to act as wicket-keeper
Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.


Noun

keep (plural keeps)

1. The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

2. Support - He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.

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