keeping


Meanings

  • conformity or harmony;
    • "his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion"
  • the responsibility of a guardian or keeper;
    • "he left his car in my keeping"
  • the act of retaining something
  • keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
  • continue a certain state, condition, or activity;
  • retain possession of;
  • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state;
  • conform one's action or practice to;
  • stick to correctly or closely;
  • look after; be the keeper of; have charge of;
  • maintain by writing regular records;
  • supply with room and board;
    • "He is keeping three women in the guest cottage"
  • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature;
  • supply with necessities and support;
  • fail to spoil or rot;
  • behave as expected during of holidays or rites;
  • keep under control; keep in check;
  • maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger;
  • raise;
  • retain rights to;
  • store or keep customarily;
  • have as a supply;
  • maintain for use and service;
  • hold and prevent from leaving;
  • prevent (food) from rotting;
  • KEEPING n pl. -S custody


Scrabble Score: 14

keeping is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

keeping is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

keeping is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 17

keeping is a valid Words With Friends word