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keep

/kip/ · 4 letters · 3 distinct letters

  1. verb

    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

    keep clean

  2. verb

    continue a certain state, condition, or activity

    Keep on working!

  3. verb

    retain possession of

    Can I keep my old stuffed animals?

  4. verb

    stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

    We must prevent the cancer from spreading

  5. verb

    conform one's action or practice to

    keep appointments

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