keeping

The word “keeping” has 2 syllables: keep-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈkiːpɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for keeping?

In the thesaurus, “keeping” has 41 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for keeping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for keeping

adherence
care
celebrating
commemorating
completing
compliance
condition
conducting
conformity
containing
controlling
curbing
custody
defending
enjoyment
fulfilling
governing
guarding
handling
hands
health
holding
maintaining
managing
measuring
observation
operating
overseeing
preserving
protecting
regulating
restraining
retaining
running
safeguarding
satisfying
saving
shape
storing
supervising
supporting

Antonyms for keeping

abandoning
assailing
assaulting
attacking
breach
breaching
breaking
contravention
contributing
disorder
dispossession
disregard
dropping
forgetting
giving
giving up
ignoring
infraction
infringement
losing
nonpossession
releasing
relinquishing
relinquishment
surrendering
transgression
trespass
violating
violation
yielding

Meanings of keeping

verb

To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
(heading) To hold the status of something.
(heading) To hold or be held in a state.
To wait for, keep watch for.
To act as wicket-keeper.
To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
To be in session; to take place.
To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
To observe or celebrate (a holiday).

noun

Conformity or harmony.
Charge or care.
Maintenance; support; provision; feed.

Example Sentences

She's always busy keeping her workspace organized and tidy.
The dedicated gardener spends hours each day keeping the plants healthy.
The hiker values solitude, often keeping to the quiet trails away from the crowds.
The chef emphasizes the importance of keeping ingredients fresh for the best flavors.
The teacher commended the student for consistently keeping up with assignments and deadlines.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keeping, such as: abandoning, adherence, assailing, assaulting, attacking, breach, breaching.

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