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keeping
noun
Definition of KEEPING
1
: the act of one that keeps: as a : custody, maintenance b : observance c : a reserving or preserving for future use
2
3
: conformity <in keeping with good taste> <out of keeping with the decor>
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First Known Use of KEEPING
14th century
Related to KEEPING
- Synonyms
- care, custodianship, guardianship, custody, safekeeping, trust, ward
- Antonyms
- nonpossession
KEEPING Defined for Kids
keeping
noun keep·ing \ˈkē-piŋ\
Definition of KEEPING for Kids
1
: watchful attention : care <The money was left in her keeping.>
2
: a proper or fitting relationship : harmony <He wrote a report in keeping with the facts.>
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