Keep - translation, pronunciation and examples
keep
have and not give away
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When to use keep
Пожалуйста, держи чек.
Мы держим наши старые фотографии в коробке.
keep usage examples
Мы держим наши старые фотографии в коробке.
We keep our old photos in a box.
Similar words
the base word; means to have and not give away
focuses more on physical grip or support than on ownership
means not using or spending something now so it remains available later
means to put something somewhere for later use, often in a place or container
more formal; means to continue to have something or keep it from being lost
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keep belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
keep synonyms
What's the difference between keep / hold / save / store / retain / maintain
the base word; means to have and not give away
I keep my old books.
Я храню свои старые книги.
Hold the box tightly.
Крепко держи коробку.
I save my money for travel.
Я откладываю деньги на поездку.
We store food in the fridge.
Мы храним еду в холодильнике.
The company retained its best workers.
Компания сохранила своих лучших работников.
focuses on keeping something in a certain condition or continuing an activity
We maintain the garden carefully.
Мы тщательно ухаживаем за садом.
This method helps preserve fresh fruit.
Этот метод помогает сохранить свежие фрукты.
I reserved a table at the restaurant.
Я забронировал столик в ресторане.
means to own something; more about legal possession than just keeping it
She possesses great talent.
Она обладает большим талантом.
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carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
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Related words and lists for keep
How to pronounce keep and what this word means
keep translation: держать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce keep
/kiːp/
keep translation
держать
keep examples
Please keep the receipt.
keep transcription
/kiːp/, /kiːp/
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keep meaning: what does it mean?
have and not give away
keep pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
keep is pronounced as /kiːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
keep definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please keep the receipt. Translation: Пожалуйста, держи чек.
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