noun
safekeeping
Safekeeping (noun) means the act or state of being kept safe from loss, damage, or theft. Example: “I left my passport with the hotel's front desk for safekeeping.”
noun
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The act or state of being kept safe from loss, damage, or theft.
"I left my passport with the hotel's front desk for safekeeping."
How to use safekeeping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCareful protection or storage so nothing gets lost, damaged, or stolen.
Common pairings
for safekeeping
kept in safekeeping
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Word forms
- Plural
- safekeepings
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Etymology
A compound of safe + keeping.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for safekeeping
weeping
peeping
keeping
beeping
seeping
sleeping
creeping
sweeping
bleeping
beekeeping
bookkeeping
peacekeeping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “safekeeping” mean?
The word “safekeeping” means the act or state of being kept safe from loss, damage, or theft. In plain terms, careful protection or storage so nothing gets lost, damaged, or stolen.
How do you use “safekeeping” in a sentence?
Here is “safekeeping” used in a sentence: “I left my passport with the hotel's front desk for safekeeping.”
What part of speech is “safekeeping”?
“Safekeeping” is a noun.
What is the meaning of safekeeping?
"safekeeping" (noun) means the act or state of being kept safe from loss, damage, or theft.
