In Keeping

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪn ˈkiːpɪŋ/

Definitions of in keeping

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I am in keeping with the rules of the school.

A2 She is in keeping with the latest fashion trends.

B1 The company policy is in keeping with industry standards.

B2 His actions were not in keeping with the values of the organization.

C1 The new regulations are in keeping with international agreements.

C2 Her behavior is always in keeping with the highest ethical standards.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 In keeping with tradition, we will have a family dinner on Christmas Eve.

A2 The new policy is in keeping with company values.

B1 The renovation plans are in keeping with the historical significance of the building.

B2 The new design of the website is in keeping with current trends in web development.

C1 The artist's latest collection is in keeping with their signature style.

C2 The company's decision to expand internationally is in keeping with their long-term growth strategy.

Examples of in keeping in a Sentence

formal In keeping with company policy, all employees are required to attend the annual training seminar.

informal We should decorate the office in keeping with the holiday spirit.

slang Let's dress in keeping with the latest fashion trends.

figurative His actions were not in keeping with his usual behavior.

Grammatical Forms of in keeping

past tense

kept

plural

in keeping

comparative

more in keeping

superlative

most in keeping

present tense

keep

future tense

will keep

perfect tense

have kept

continuous tense

keeping

singular

in keeping

positive degree

in keeping

infinitive

to keep

gerund

keeping

participle

kept

Origin and Evolution of in keeping

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'in keeping' originated in Middle English as a combination of the preposition 'in' and the noun 'keeping', which referred to care, custody, or maintenance.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'in keeping' evolved to mean consistent with or in accordance with something, such as a standard or expectation.