Keeping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keeping is a noun meaning Conformity or harmony.
Meaning
Conformity or harmony.
More Meanings
- Charge or care.
- Maintenance; support; provision; feed.
- present participle and gerund of keep
Example Sentences
The cattle have good keeping.
His happiness is in his own keeping.
The work of many hands, which earns my keeping
The songs are new but in keeping with tradition.
Word Forms
- keepings
Synonyms for keeping
Depending on context, synonyms include retention, holding, guardianship, safekeeping.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guardianship, retention, safekeeping, holding, according, compliance.
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