For Keeps

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /fɔr kips/

Definitions of for keeps

adverb permanently or for an indefinite period

Example Sentences

A1 I will treasure this necklace for keeps.

A2 She decided to keep the puppy for keeps.

B1 They promised to be friends for keeps.

B2 He knew she was the one he wanted to be with for keeps.

C1 The artist's work will be displayed in the museum for keeps.

C2 Their love was undeniable and they knew it was for keeps.

preposition indicating the intended recipient or beneficiary

Example Sentences

A1 I will treasure this necklace for keeps.

A2 She decided to keep the old photo album for keeps.

B1 He promised to hold onto the family heirloom for keeps.

B2 They agreed to share custody of the dog for keeps.

C1 The painting was purchased for keeps and will never be sold.

C2 The antique watch was passed down through generations for keeps.

Examples of for keeps in a Sentence

formal The antique vase was a family heirloom that we decided to keep for keeps.

informal I'm holding onto this old guitar for keeps, it's sentimental to me.

slang I won this game fair and square, it's mine for keeps now.

figurative She finally found true love and knew it was for keeps.

Grammatical Forms of for keeps

past tense

kept

plural

for keeps

comparative

more for keeps

superlative

most for keeps

present tense

keep for keeps

future tense

will keep for keeps

perfect tense

have kept for keeps

continuous tense

keeping for keeps

singular

for keep

positive degree

for keeps

infinitive

to keep for keeps

gerund

keeping for keeps

participle

keeping for keeps

Origin and Evolution of for keeps

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'for keeps' originated in the United States during the mid-19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of children's games to indicate that a player had won a possession permanently, the phrase 'for keeps' has evolved to signify something done or kept permanently or seriously, without any intention of changing or giving it up.