conjugation keeping - kept - kept
verb: to retain possession of something
You can keep the change.
verb: to continue in a specified condition, position, or course of action
It's not easy to keep creating new ideas.
verb: to store something for later use
He keeps his tools in the garage.
verb: to maintain a record of events or transactions
She keeps a journal of her travels.
noun: the strongest or central tower of a castle, acting as a final refuge
The defenders retreated to the keep during the siege.
verb: to protect or guard
The soldiers were assigned to keep the gate.
noun: the cost of one's food, lodging, and other necessities
He had to work hard just to earn his keep.