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keep

Ngoại động từNội động từ
Số nhiều: keepsQuá khứ: keptPhân từ 2: keptV-ing: keeping

This word carries a strong sense of stability and persistence. It describes a state of equilibrium where something is maintained exactly as it is, resisting change or loss. While "hold" describes the physical act of gripping, "keep" emphasizes the duration of possession or the continuity of a condition over time. In social contexts, it often signals reliability and integrity, particularly regarding secrets or promises. It suggests a protective boundary, whether that boundary is a physical wall, a mental commitment, or a legal agreement, ensuring that the status quo is preserved against external interference.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To continue to have or hold something.

"I will keep the receipt just in case."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To prevent someone or something from moving or acting.

"The fence keeps the dogs in the yard."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To fulfill a promise or agreement.

"He promised to call and he kept his word."

Nội động từ
[doing]

To remain in a specific state or condition.

"Please keep quiet during the movie."

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