Synonyms for

Keeper

Verb / ˈki:pɜ: / Another word for keeper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who takes care of something or someone, such as a goalkeeper in soccer or a zookeeper in a zoo.

Synonyms & similar words

steward custodian custodian caretaker guardian warden steward curator overseer watchman protector defender guard preserver conservator supervisor manager administrator boss chief director head

Synonyms by register

Formal

custodian guardian caretaker steward

Informal

guard watchman protector

Literary

warden sentinel

Antonyms

loser discard abandoner forsaker renouncer relinquisher

Common collocations

  • keeper of the keys
  • keeper of the peace
  • keeper of secrets
  • keeper of records
  • keeper of the flame
  • keeper of the faith
  • keeper of the zoo
  • keeper of the lighthouse

Word family

noun keeper
verb keep

Usage note

The word 'keeper' often implies a responsibility for safeguarding something valuable or important. It can refer to a person, an animal, or even an object that is kept or maintained.

Example sentences

  1. The goalkeeper made an amazing save.
  2. The zookeeper cleaned the lion's den.
  3. The librarian is the keeper of books.
  4. The park ranger is the keeper of the forest.
  5. The innkeeper welcomed the guests.

Quotes

  • I'm not a goal scorer, I'm a goal keeper.
  • The keeper of the gate is the keeper of the keys.
  • A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.

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