Base verb
Phrasal verbs with keep
The verb keep combines with 11 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
11 phrasal verbs · 20 meanings
keep at
1 sense- Continue trying with effort
keep away
1 sense- Stay at a distance from someone or something
keep back
1 sense- Withhold information or feelings
keep down
1 sense- Prevent from rising or escaping
keep in
1 sense- Force someone to stay indoors as punishment
keep off
1 sense- Avoid using or touching something
keep on
4 senses- Continue wearing
- Continue doing something repeatedly
- Continue to employ someone
keep out
1 sense- Prevent someone or something from entering
keep together
1 sense- Continue to control your feelings
keep under
1 sense- Keep something controlled or suppressed
keep up
7 senses- Continue at the same level or rate
- Move at the same speed as someone else
- Stay informed about something current
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