Synonyms for
Keeps
Definition
To have or retain possession of something.
Synonyms & similar words
breadandbutter
save
lose
holdback
preserve
proceed
observe
retain
keepopen
let
holdopen
continue
celebrate
sustain
stayfresh
discontinue
living
donjon
goon
goalong
livelihood
maintain
holdon
break
restrain
holds
retains
maintains
preserves
protects
guards
secures
stores
hoards
accumulates
collects
saves
withholds
conceals
shields
defends
upholds
supports
sustains
continues
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- keepsake
- keeps going
- keepsake box
- keeps the peace
- keeps a secret
- keeps track of
- keeps in touch
- keeps a promise
Word family
Usage note
The word 'keeps' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to keep'. It often implies possession, maintenance, or continuation.
Example sentences
- He keeps his room clean and tidy.
- She keeps her promises.
- The baker keeps fresh bread in the store every day.
- The teacher keeps the students engaged in the lesson.
- The doctor keeps her patients healthy.
Quotes
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. - Mark Twain
Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you. - Walt Whitman
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. - Mark Twain