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单词 keeper
释义

keeper

noun

keep·​er ˈkē-pər How to pronounce keeper (audio)
1
: one that keeps: such as
a
: protector
b
: gamekeeper
c
: warden
d
: custodian
e
chiefly British : curator
2
: any of various devices for keeping something in position
3
a
: one suitable for or worth keeping: such as
(1)
: a fruit or vegetable that keeps well
(2)
: a fish large enough to be legally caught and kept
(3)
: one having genuine or lasting merit
their new album is a keeper
b
: a domestic animal considered with respect to how easy it is to care for
an easy keeper
4
: goalkeeper
5
: an offensive football play in which the quarterback runs with the ball

Synonyms

  • custodian
  • guard
  • guardian
  • lookout
  • minder
  • picket
  • sentinel
  • sentry
  • warden
  • warder
  • watch
  • watcher
  • watchman
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Example Sentences

Hold on to that boyfriend of yours—he's a keeper! how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

keeper

noun

keep·​er ˈkē-pər How to pronounce keeper (audio)
: a person who watches, guards, or takes care of something

Legal Definition

keeper

noun

keep·​er
: one that takes care of and often is legally responsible for something
a dog's keeper
a keeper of the property

keeper

noun

1
as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • custodian
  • guardian
  • warden
  • guard
  • sentinel
  • defender
  • warder
  • watchman
  • bodyguard
  • watcher
  • sentry
  • patrol
  • lookout
  • minder
  • watch
  • observer
  • picket
  • spotter
  • escort
  • watchdog
  • gatekeeper
  • convoy
  • honor guard
  • surveillant
  • hack
2
as in warden
a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner during the winter the keeper of the family's beach house is a local resident who looks after the place

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • custodian
  • warden
  • caretaker
  • janitor
  • guardian
  • watchman
  • steward
  • curator
  • sexton
  • cocurator
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