Pronunciation: /kiːp bʊks/
noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality
A1 I like to keep books on my bookshelf.
A2 She always makes sure to keep books organized in her library.
B1 It is important to keep books in good condition to preserve their value.
B2 As a librarian, part of my job is to keep books cataloged and easily accessible.
C1 The university library has a strict policy to keep books checked out for a limited time.
C2 The rare book collector takes great care to keep books protected in a controlled environment.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 I keep books on my bookshelf.
A2 She likes to keep books organized by genre.
B1 As a librarian, I have to keep books in alphabetical order.
B2 It's important to keep books in good condition to preserve them for future generations.
C1 The bookstore owner must keep books in stock to meet customer demand.
C2 The rare book collector takes great care to keep books protected from damage.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I keep books on the shelf.
A2 She likes to keep books organized by genre.
B1 My sister keeps books in her room to read before bed.
B2 As a librarian, I have to keep books in alphabetical order.
C1 The university library must keep books up-to-date with the latest editions.
C2 The rare book collector takes great care to keep books in pristine condition.
formal It is important for businesses to keep books accurately to ensure financial transparency.
informal Make sure you keep books for all your expenses if you want to track your spending.
slang I always keep my books in check to make sure I'm not overspending.
figurative In order to stay organized, it's crucial to keep books on all aspects of your life.
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