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Definitions from the Webkeep inPart of Speech: Phrasal verb Sense 1: (transitive) To store or retain something within a specific location or container. Example sentence: I always keep my important documents in a safe deposit box. Related products: Storage Containers, Safe Deposit Boxes Sense 2: (transitive) To remember or retain someone or something in one's thoughts or memory. Example sentence: Please keep me in your prayers during my surgery. Related products: Inspirational Books, Books on Prayer Sense 3: (intransitive) To remain indoors or stay at home. Example sentence: It's raining heavily, so we decided to keep in today. Related products: Indoor Games for Kids, Cozy Home Accessories Sense 4: (transitive) To maintain a person, animal, or object within a confined space or under control. Example sentence: Please keep the dog in the backyard so it doesn't roam around. Related products: Pet Gates, Leashes Local Usage: "Keep in" is commonly used in our local dialect to mean staying in one's residence for the day. | ||||
keep down keep everything running keep fit keep from keep going keep guard keep head down keep in-touch keep in keep in contact keep in line keep in mind keep in shape keep in touch keep it fresh keep it together keep it up
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