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Synonyms for

Keeping

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

Synonyms & similar words

safekeeping sustain keepon save observe prevent proceed discontinue let celebrate maintain lose guardianship holding holdon break retention continue preserve goon holdback hold stayfresh retain holdopen

Synonyms by register

Formal

retention preservation maintenance custody

Informal

holding onto hanging onto saving

Literary

hoarding guarding

Antonyms

losing giving up releasing abandoning discarding letting go

Common collocations

  • keeping secrets
  • keeping promises
  • keeping track
  • keeping time
  • keeping quiet
  • keeping up
  • keeping score
  • keeping cool

Word family

noun keeping
verb keep
adjective kept
adverb keepingly

Usage note

The word 'keeping' often implies possession or maintenance. It can also refer to the act of retaining something, as in 'keeping a secret'.

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