英语词汇“with”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

with prep.

accompanied by:I will go with you.
in relation to:She has already dealt with the problem.
characterized by or having:a person with initiative.
by means of;
using:I'll cut the meat with a knife.
in a manner showing:He worked with diligence.
in comparison to:How does their plan compare with ours?
in regard to:They were very pleased with the gift.
owing to;
because of;
in light of:He was shaking with rage.
from:She hated to part with her book when it was bedtime.
against:Don't fight with your sister.
in the keeping of:We left our cat with a friend during our vacation.
in the judgment of:Her argument carried weight with the trustees.
at the same time as or immediately after:With that last remark, she left.
of the same opinion as or, in any case, supporting:Are you with me on this issue?
in the same household as:He lives with his parents.

Idioms

Idioms with it, aware of and participating in up-to-date trends.

with prep.

accompanied by;
accompanying:I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy.
in some particular relation to (esp. implying interaction, company, association, conjunction, or connection):I dealt with the problem. She agreed with me.
characterized by or having:a person with initiative.
(of means or instrument) by the use of;
using:to line a coat with silk; to cut with a knife.
(of manner) using or showing:to work with diligence.
in correspondence, comparison, or proportion to:Their power increased with their number. How does their plan compare with ours?
in regard to:to be pleased with a gift.
(of cause) owing to:to die with pneumonia; to pale with fear.
in the region, sphere, or view of:It is day with us while it is night with the Chinese.
(of separation) from:to part with a thing.
against, as in opposition or competition:He fought with his brother over the inheritance.
in the keeping or service of:to leave something with a friend.
in affecting the judgment, estimation, or consideration of:Her argument carried a lot of weight with the trustees.
at the same time as or immediately after;
upon:And with that last remark, she turned and left.
of the same opinion or conviction as:Are you with me or against me?
in proximity to or in the same household as:He lives with his parents.
(used as a function word to specify an additional circumstance or condition):We climbed the hill, with Jeff following behind.
in with. See in (def. 22).
with child, pregnant.
Slang Terms with it:
- knowledgeable about, sympathetic to, or partaking of the most up-to-date trends, fashions, art, etc.
- representing or characterized by the most up-to-date trends, fashions, art, etc.
with that. See that (def. 10).

bef. 900; Middle English, Old English: opposite, against (cognate with Old Norse vith), apparently short variant of Old English wither against; cognate with Old Saxon withar, Old High German widar, Old Norse vithr, Gothic withra

4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See by.

with-,

a combining form of with, having a separative or opposing force:withstand; withdraw.

Middle English, Old English. See with

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

with /wɪð; wɪθ/ prep

using; by means of: he killed her with an axe
accompanying; in the company of: the lady you were with
possessing; having: a man with a red moustache
concerning or regarding: be patient with her
in spite of: with all his talents, he was still humble
used to indicate a time or distance by which something is away from something else: with three miles to go, he collapsed
in a manner characterized by: writing with abandon
caused or prompted by: shaking with rage
often used with a verb indicating a reciprocal action or relation between the subject and the preposition's object: agreeing with me, chatting with the troops
not with you ⇒ informal not able to grasp or follow what you are saying
with it ⇒ informal fashionable; in style
comprehending what is happening or being said
with that ⇒ after that; having said or done that

Etymology: Old English; related to Old Norse vith, Gothic withra, Latin vitricus stepfather, Sanskrit vitarám wider

keep v., kept, keep•ing, n.
v.

to hold or cause to remain in one's possession:[~ + object]kept the change from a ten-dollar bill.
to hold or cause to remain in a given place;
put or store:[~ + object]I keep the car in the garage.
to (cause to) continue or stay in a certain position, state, course, condition, or action: [~ + object + verb-ing]to keep a light burning.[~ + verb-ing]I kept trying to reach her by phone.[~ (+ object) + adjective]Keep the children quiet during the ceremony.[~ + object + verb-ed/-en]You have to keep your lawn mowed in that neighborhood.[~ + object]vowed to keep his silence.
to maintain or cause to stay fresh or in usable or edible condition;
(cause to) be preserved: [~ + object]to keep meat by freezing it.[no object]How long will this meat keep in hot weather?
to cause to stay or remain in a particular place;
detain:[~ + object]They kept me in prison for days.
to remain in (a place, spot, etc.);
stay: [~ + object]Please keep your seats.[no object]Keep off the grass.
to have readily available for use or sale:[~ + object]to keep machine parts in stock.
to maintain in one's service or for one's use:[~ + object]She can no longer afford to keep a car and a driver.
to associate with:[~ + object]to keep bad company.
to (cause to) be held back from disclosing: [~ + object]keeping secrets.[no object]The rest of the story will have to keep until the next time.
to withhold, as from use;
reserve;
save:[~ + object]to keep the best wine for guests.
to restrain or prevent, as from an action: [~ + object + from + verb-ing]to keep the warmth from escaping.[~ + oneself + from + verb-ing]couldn't keep herself from smiling.[~ + from + verb-ing]Can you keep from smiling?
to control;
maintain:[~ + object]police officers keeping the peace.
to maintain by writing;
to record regularly:[~ + object]to keep a diary.
to observe;
obey or fulfill:[~ + object]She always keeps her promises.
to observe (a season, festival, etc.) with formalities or rites:[~ + object]to keep Christmas.
to maintain;
manage:[~ + object]to keep a small grocery store.
to guard;
protect:[~ + object]He kept her from harm.
to maintain or support:[~ + object]Can you keep a family on those wages?
to maintain one's position in or on:[~ + object]to keep a job.
to continue to follow a path, course, etc.:[no object]Keep on this road; keep left.
keep at, to (cause to) continue (working, etc.);
persevere in: [~ + at + object]She just kept at the task.[~ + object + at + object]The boss kept us at it all night.
keep back:
- to hold in check;
  restrain: [~ + object + back]The police kept the crowd back.[~ + back + object]They kept back the crowd.
- [no object] to stay away from:The firefighters at first kept back from the fire.
- to withhold;
  not to tell: [~ + object + back]Don't keep any information back.[~ + back + object]She's keeping back the news from us.
keep down:
- to maintain at an acceptable level;
  control: [~ + object + down]The store kept the temperature down.[~ + down + object]They kept down the temperature.
- to prevent from advancing or flourishing: [~ + object + down]It's hard to keep a good person down.[~ + down + object]The company shouldn't keep down dedicated workers.
- to avoid vomiting (food): [~ + down + object]The patient managed to keep down the meal.[~ + object + down]wondered if he could keep it down.
keep on, [~ + on + verb-ing] to continue;
persist:The train kept right on going.
keep to, [~ + to + object]
- to obey;
  conform to;
  go along with:to keep to the rules.
- to confine oneself to:to keep to one's bed.
keep up:
- [~ + up + with + object] to perform as swiftly or successfully as others:She easily kept up with the rest of the runners.
- to persevere;
  continue: [~ + up + object]kept up a continuous groaning.[~ + up (+ with) + object]kept up (with) the payments; told her to keep up the good work.[no object]How long will that horrible music keep up?
- [~ + up + object] to maintain in good condition or repair:He liked to keep up old cars.
- [~ + up + with + object] to stay informed:He kept up with all the latest sports events.

n. [countable]

the cost of food and a place to live or stay;
subsistence;
support:[usually singular]had to work for his keep.
the innermost and strongest structure or central tower of a medieval castle;
dungeon.

Idioms

Idioms for keeps:

, Idiomswith the understanding that winnings are retained by the winner:playing poker for keeps.
with serious intent or purpose:We're all in this effort for keeps.
permanently;
forever.

Idioms keep to oneself:

to remain apart from the society of others.
[~ + object + to + oneself] to hold (something) as secret or not to be told to another:You can't keep that information to yourself any longer.[~ + to + oneself + object]Keep to yourself any information you receive.

keep v., kept, keep•ing, n.
v.t.

to hold or retain in one's possession;
hold as one's own:If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
to hold or have the use of for a period of time:You can keep it for the summer.
to hold in a given place;
store:You can keep your things in here.
to maintain (some action), esp. in accordance with specific requirements, a promise, etc.:to keep watch; to keep step.
to cause to continue in a given position, state, course, or action:to keep a light burning; to keep a child happy.
to maintain in condition or order, as by care and labor:He keeps his car in good condition.
to maintain in usable or edible condition;
preserve:If you want to keep meat for a long time, freeze it.
to hold in custody or under guard, as a prisoner:They kept him in jail.
to cause to stay in a particular place;
prevent or restrain from departure:The work kept her at the office.
to have regularly in stock and for sale:to keep a large supply of machine parts.
to maintain in one's service or for one's use or enjoyment:to keep a car and chauffeur.
to associate with:She keeps bad company.
to have the care, charge, or custody of:She keeps my dog when I travel.
to refrain from disclosing;
withhold from the knowledge of others:to keep a secret.
to withhold from use;
reserve;
save:I'll keep this toy until you learn to behave. Keep the good wine for company.
to hold back or restrain:They kept the child from talking. Nothing can keep him from doing it.
to maintain control of;
regulate:to keep the peace; to keep your temper.
to maintain by writing:to keep a diary.
to record (business transactions, daily occurrences, etc.) regularly:to keep records; to keep a list of visitors.
to observe;
pay obedient regard to (a law, rule, promise, etc.).
to conform to;
follow;
fulfill:to keep one's word.
to observe (a season, festival, etc.) with formalities or rites:to keep Christmas.
to maintain or carry on, as an establishment, business, etc.;
manage.
to guard;
protect:He kept her from harm.
to maintain or support:It costs more each year to keep a house.
to support or contribute to the support of in return for sexual or other favors.
to take care of;
tend:to keep a vegetable garden.
Agricultureto raise (livestock):These farmers keep goats and cattle.
to remain in (a place, spot, etc.):Please keep your seats.
to maintain one's position in or on:He kept the job.
to continue to follow (a path, track, course, etc.).
to maintain in active existence, as an assembly, court, or fair.

v.i.

to continue in an action, course, position, state, etc.:to keep in sight; to keep going.
to remain, or continue to be, as specified:to keep cool.
to remain or stay in a particular place:to keep indoors.
to continue unimpaired or without spoiling:The food will keep on ice.
to admit of being reserved for a future occasion:I have more to tell you, but it will keep.
to keep oneself or itself as specified (fol. by away, back, off, out, etc.):Keep off the grass.
to restrain oneself;
refrain (usually fol. by from):Try to keep from smiling.
keep at, to persist in;
be steadfast:You'll never master your French unless you keep at it.
keep back:
- to hold in check;
  restrain:The dikes kept back the floodwaters.
- to stay away from:The crowds would not keep back from the barrier.
- to refuse to reveal:The prisoner was keeping back vital information.
Business keep books, to maintain financial records.
keep down:
- to hold under control or at a reduced or acceptable level:to keep your voice down.
- to prevent from going up or increasing:to keep prices down.
keep in with, to stay in someone's favor;
be on good terms with:They are social climbers who make certain to keep in with all the right people.
keep on, to continue;
persist:If you keep on singing they'll ask you to leave.
Idioms keep tab or tabs on. See tab ¹ (def. 11).
keep time. See time (def. 40).
keep to:
- to adhere to;
  conform to:She keeps to the rules.
- to confine oneself to:to keep to one's bed.
Idioms keep to oneself:
- to remain aloof from the society of others.
- to hold (something) as secret or confidential:I'll tell you only if you promise to keep it to yourself.
Idioms keep track of. See track (def. 22).
keep up:
- to maintain an equal rate of speed, activity, or progress with another or others.
- to persevere;
  continue.
- to maintain the good condition of;
  keep in repair.
- Also, keep up on or with. to stay informed:to keep up on current events.
- to match one's friends, neighbors, business associates, etc., in success, affluence, etc.

board and lodging;
subsistence;
support:to work for one's keep.
the innermost and strongest structure or central tower of a medieval castle.
Games keeps, (used with a sing. v.) a game of marbles in which the players keep the marbles they have won.
Idioms for keeps, [Informal.]
- under the stipulation that one keeps one's winnings.
- with serious intent or purpose.
- finally;
  permanently:They decided to settle the argument for keeps.

bef. 1000; Middle English kepen, Old English cēpan to observe, heed, watch, await, take; perh. akin to Old English gecōp proper, fitting, capian to look, Old Norse kōpa to stare

keep′a•ble, adj.
keep′a•bil′i•ty, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Keep, reserve, retain, withhold refer to having and holding in possession. Keep (a common word) and retain (a more formal one) agree in meaning to continue to have or hold, as opposed to losing, parting with, or giving up:to keep a book for a week.To reserve is to keep for some future use, occasion, or recipient, or to hold back for a time:to reserve judgment.To withhold is generally to hold back altogether:to withhold help.
6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged preserve.
8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged detain, confine.
53.See corresponding entry in Unabridged donjon, dungeon, stronghold.

8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged release.

单词	with
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 with /wɪθ, wɪð/USA pronunciation prep. accompanied by:I will go with you. in relation to:She has already dealt with the problem. characterized by or having:a person with initiative. by means of; using:I'll cut the meat with a knife. in a manner showing:He worked with diligence. in comparison to:How does their plan compare with ours? in regard to:They were very pleased with the gift. owing to; because of; in light of:He was shaking with rage. from:She hated to part with her book when it was bedtime. against:Don't fight with your sister. in the keeping of:We left our cat with a friend during our vacation. in the judgment of:Her argument carried weight with the trustees. at the same time as or immediately after:With that last remark, she left. of the same opinion as or, in any case, supporting:Are you with me on this issue? in the same household as:He lives with his parents. Idioms Idioms with it, aware of and participating in up-to-date trends. See by. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 with (with, wiᵺ),USA pronunciation prep. accompanied by; accompanying:I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy. in some particular relation to (esp. implying interaction, company, association, conjunction, or connection):I dealt with the problem. She agreed with me. characterized by or having:a person with initiative. (of means or instrument) by the use of; using:to line a coat with silk; to cut with a knife. (of manner) using or showing:to work with diligence. in correspondence, comparison, or proportion to:Their power increased with their number. How does their plan compare with ours? in regard to:to be pleased with a gift. (of cause) owing to:to die with pneumonia; to pale with fear. in the region, sphere, or view of:It is day with us while it is night with the Chinese. (of separation) from:to part with a thing. against, as in opposition or competition:He fought with his brother over the inheritance. in the keeping or service of:to leave something with a friend. in affecting the judgment, estimation, or consideration of:Her argument carried a lot of weight with the trustees. at the same time as or immediately after; upon:And with that last remark, she turned and left. of the same opinion or conviction as:Are you with me or against me? in proximity to or in the same household as:He lives with his parents. (used as a function word to specify an additional circumstance or condition):We climbed the hill, with Jeff following behind. in with. See in (def. 22). with child, pregnant. Slang Terms with it: knowledgeable about, sympathetic to, or partaking of the most up-to-date trends, fashions, art, etc. representing or characterized by the most up-to-date trends, fashions, art, etc. with that. See that (def. 10). bef. 900; Middle English, Old English: opposite, against (cognate with Old Norse vith), apparently short variant of Old English wither against; cognate with Old Saxon withar, Old High German widar, Old Norse vithr, Gothic withra 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See by. with-, a combining form of with, having a separative or opposing force:withstand; withdraw. Middle English, Old English. See with Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: with /wɪð; wɪθ/ prep using; by means of: he killed her with an axe accompanying; in the company of: the lady you were with possessing; having: a man with a red moustache concerning or regarding: be patient with her in spite of: with all his talents, he was still humble used to indicate a time or distance by which something is away from something else: with three miles to go, he collapsed in a manner characterized by: writing with abandon caused or prompted by: shaking with rage often used with a verb indicating a reciprocal action or relation between the subject and the preposition's object: agreeing with me, chatting with the troops not with you ⇒ informal not able to grasp or follow what you are saying with it ⇒ informal fashionable; in style comprehending what is happening or being said with that ⇒ after that; having said or done that Etymology: Old English; related to Old Norse vith, Gothic withra, Latin vitricus stepfather, Sanskrit vitarám wider WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 keep /kip/USA pronunciation v., kept, keep•ing, n. v. to hold or cause to remain in one's possession:[~ + object]kept the change from a ten-dollar bill. to hold or cause to remain in a given place; put or store:[~ + object]I keep the car in the garage. to (cause to) continue or stay in a certain position, state, course, condition, or action: [~ + object + verb-ing]to keep a light burning.[~ + verb-ing]I kept trying to reach her by phone.[~ (+ object) + adjective]Keep the children quiet during the ceremony.[~ + object + verb-ed/-en]You have to keep your lawn mowed in that neighborhood.[~ + object]vowed to keep his silence. to maintain or cause to stay fresh or in usable or edible condition; (cause to) be preserved: [~ + object]to keep meat by freezing it.[no object]How long will this meat keep in hot weather? to cause to stay or remain in a particular place; detain:[~ + object]They kept me in prison for days. to remain in (a place, spot, etc.); stay: [~ + object]Please keep your seats.[no object]Keep off the grass. to have readily available for use or sale:[~ + object]to keep machine parts in stock. to maintain in one's service or for one's use:[~ + object]She can no longer afford to keep a car and a driver. to associate with:[~ + object]to keep bad company. to (cause to) be held back from disclosing: [~ + object]keeping secrets.[no object]The rest of the story will have to keep until the next time. to withhold, as from use; reserve; save:[~ + object]to keep the best wine for guests. to restrain or prevent, as from an action: [~ + object + from + verb-ing]to keep the warmth from escaping.[~ + oneself + from + verb-ing]couldn't keep herself from smiling.[~ + from + verb-ing]Can you keep from smiling? to control; maintain:[~ + object]police officers keeping the peace. to maintain by writing; to record regularly:[~ + object]to keep a diary. to observe; obey or fulfill:[~ + object]She always keeps her promises. to observe (a season, festival, etc.) with formalities or rites:[~ + object]to keep Christmas. to maintain; manage:[~ + object]to keep a small grocery store. to guard; protect:[~ + object]He kept her from harm. to maintain or support:[~ + object]Can you keep a family on those wages? to maintain one's position in or on:[~ + object]to keep a job. to continue to follow a path, course, etc.:[no object]Keep on this road; keep left. keep at, to (cause to) continue (working, etc.); persevere in: [~ + at + object]She just kept at the task.[~ + object + at + object]The boss kept us at it all night. keep back: to hold in check; restrain: [~ + object + back]The police kept the crowd back.[~ + back + object]They kept back the crowd. [no object] to stay away from:The firefighters at first kept back from the fire. to withhold; not to tell: [~ + object + back]Don't keep any information back.[~ + back + object]She's keeping back the news from us. keep down: to maintain at an acceptable level; control: [~ + object + down]The store kept the temperature down.[~ + down + object]They kept down the temperature. to prevent from advancing or flourishing: [~ + object + down]It's hard to keep a good person down.[~ + down + object]The company shouldn't keep down dedicated workers. to avoid vomiting (food): [~ + down + object]The patient managed to keep down the meal.[~ + object + down]wondered if he could keep it down. keep on, [~ + on + verb-ing] to continue; persist:The train kept right on going. keep to, [~ + to + object] to obey; conform to; go along with:to keep to the rules. to confine oneself to:to keep to one's bed. keep up: [~ + up + with + object] to perform as swiftly or successfully as others:She easily kept up with the rest of the runners. to persevere; continue: [~ + up + object]kept up a continuous groaning.[~ + up (+ with) + object]kept up (with) the payments; told her to keep up the good work.[no object]How long will that horrible music keep up? [~ + up + object] to maintain in good condition or repair:He liked to keep up old cars. [~ + up + with + object] to stay informed:He kept up with all the latest sports events. n. [countable] the cost of food and a place to live or stay; subsistence; support:[usually singular]had to work for his keep. the innermost and strongest structure or central tower of a medieval castle; dungeon. Idioms Idioms for keeps: , Idiomswith the understanding that winnings are retained by the winner:playing poker for keeps. with serious intent or purpose:We're all in this effort for keeps. permanently; forever. Idioms keep to oneself: to remain apart from the society of others. [~ + object + to + oneself] to hold (something) as secret or not to be told to another:You can't keep that information to yourself any longer.[~ + to + oneself + object]Keep to yourself any information you receive. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 keep (kēp),USA pronunciation v., kept, keep•ing, n. v.t. to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own:If you like it, keep it. Keep the change. to hold or have the use of for a period of time:You can keep it for the summer. to hold in a given place; store:You can keep your things in here. to maintain (some action), esp. in accordance with specific requirements, a promise, etc.:to keep watch; to keep step. to cause to continue in a given position, state, course, or action:to keep a light burning; to keep a child happy. to maintain in condition or order, as by care and labor:He keeps his car in good condition. to maintain in usable or edible condition; preserve:If you want to keep meat for a long time, freeze it. to hold in custody or under guard, as a prisoner:They kept him in jail. to cause to stay in a particular place; prevent or restrain from departure:The work kept her at the office. to have regularly in stock and for sale:to keep a large supply of machine parts. to maintain in one's service or for one's use or enjoyment:to keep a car and chauffeur. to associate with:She keeps bad company. to have the care, charge, or custody of:She keeps my dog when I travel. to refrain from disclosing; withhold from the knowledge of others:to keep a secret. to withhold from use; reserve; save:I'll keep this toy until you learn to behave. Keep the good wine for company. to hold back or restrain:They kept the child from talking. Nothing can keep him from doing it. to maintain control of; regulate:to keep the peace; to keep your temper. to maintain by writing:to keep a diary. to record (business transactions, daily occurrences, etc.) regularly:to keep records; to keep a list of visitors. to observe; pay obedient regard to (a law, rule, promise, etc.). to conform to; follow; fulfill:to keep one's word. to observe (a season, festival, etc.) with formalities or rites:to keep Christmas. to maintain or carry on, as an establishment, business, etc.; manage. to guard; protect:He kept her from harm. to maintain or support:It costs more each year to keep a house. to support or contribute to the support of in return for sexual or other favors. to take care of; tend:to keep a vegetable garden. Agricultureto raise (livestock):These farmers keep goats and cattle. to remain in (a place, spot, etc.):Please keep your seats. to maintain one's position in or on:He kept the job. to continue to follow (a path, track, course, etc.). to maintain in active existence, as an assembly, court, or fair. v.i. to continue in an action, course, position, state, etc.:to keep in sight; to keep going. to remain, or continue to be, as specified:to keep cool. to remain or stay in a particular place:to keep indoors. to continue unimpaired or without spoiling:The food will keep on ice. to admit of being reserved for a future occasion:I have more to tell you, but it will keep. to keep oneself or itself as specified (fol. by away, back, off, out, etc.):Keep off the grass. to restrain oneself; refrain (usually fol. by from):Try to keep from smiling. keep at, to persist in; be steadfast:You'll never master your French unless you keep at it. keep back: to hold in check; restrain:The dikes kept back the floodwaters. to stay away from:The crowds would not keep back from the barrier. to refuse to reveal:The prisoner was keeping back vital information. Business keep books, to maintain financial records. keep down: to hold under control or at a reduced or acceptable level:to keep your voice down. to prevent from going up or increasing:to keep prices down. keep in with, to stay in someone's favor; be on good terms with:They are social climbers who make certain to keep in with all the right people. keep on, to continue; persist:If you keep on singing they'll ask you to leave. Idioms keep tab or tabs on. See tab ¹ (def. 11). keep time. See time (def. 40). keep to: to adhere to; conform to:She keeps to the rules. to confine oneself to:to keep to one's bed. Idioms keep to oneself: to remain aloof from the society of others. to hold (something) as secret or confidential:I'll tell you only if you promise to keep it to yourself. Idioms keep track of. See track (def. 22). keep up: to maintain an equal rate of speed, activity, or progress with another or others. to persevere; continue. to maintain the good condition of; keep in repair. `Also, keep up on` or with. to stay informed:to keep up on current events. to match one's friends, neighbors, business associates, etc., in success, affluence, etc. n. board and lodging; subsistence; support:to work for one's keep. the innermost and strongest structure or central tower of a medieval castle. Games keeps, (used with a sing. v.) a game of marbles in which the players keep the marbles they have won. Idioms for keeps, [Informal.] under the stipulation that one keeps one's winnings. with serious intent or purpose. finally; permanently:They decided to settle the argument for keeps. bef. 1000; Middle English kepen, Old English cēpan to observe, heed, watch, await, take; perh. akin to Old English gecōp proper, fitting, capian to look, Old Norse kōpa to stare keep′a•ble, adj. keep′a•bil′i•ty, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Keep, reserve, retain, withhold refer to having and holding in possession. Keep (a common word) and retain (a more formal one) agree in meaning to continue to have or hold, as opposed to losing, parting with, or giving up:to keep a book for a week.To reserve is to keep for some future use, occasion, or recipient, or to hold back for a time:to reserve judgment.To withhold is generally to hold back altogether:to withhold help. 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged preserve. 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged detain, confine. 53.See corresponding entry in Unabridged donjon, dungeon, stronghold. 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged release.
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