noun

keeping

KEE-pihng

noun

Agreement or harmony, especially in the phrase "in keeping with".

"The new extension is in keeping with the style of the original house."

Care or custody of something.

"The documents were left in the lawyer's keeping."

How to Use Keeping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly used in the set phrases "in keeping with" (matching or fitting) and "in someone's keeping" (in their care).

Common pairings

in keeping with in safe keeping

keepings plural

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The new extension is in _____ with the style of the original house.

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