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keeping

/kiːpɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does keeping mean?

verb

The act of keeping something, or the state of being kept. To keep something means to hold or retain it, often in a particular condition or state.

Example

"She's been keeping a journal since she was a teenager."

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