Pronunciation: /kip haʊs/
noun a person's place of residence
A1 I am learning how to keep house by doing chores like sweeping and washing dishes.
A2 She enjoys keeping house tidy and organized by rearranging furniture and dusting regularly.
B1 Keeping house can be a challenge when balancing work and family responsibilities.
B2 Learning how to keep house efficiently has helped me save time and reduce stress in my daily life.
C1 Her ability to keep house immaculately impressed all the guests who visited her home.
C2 As a professional housekeeper, she has perfected the art of keeping house to the highest standard.
verb to manage a household, including cleaning, cooking, and other domestic tasks
A1 She keeps house by doing the laundry and washing the dishes.
A2 My mom taught me how to keep house by cleaning the floors and organizing the closets.
B1 In order to keep house effectively, you need to create a cleaning schedule and stick to it.
B2 After getting married, they decided to hire a housekeeper to help them keep house.
C1 As a busy professional, she relies on a cleaning service to keep her house in order.
C2 Despite their hectic schedules, they always find time to keep their house tidy and well-maintained.
formal She is responsible for overseeing the staff and ensuring they keep house according to the established standards.
informal My mom always tells me to keep house by cleaning up after myself.
slang I need to get my roommates to help me keep house or it's going to be a disaster.
figurative In order to maintain a sense of order and organization, it's important to keep house in both our personal and professional lives.
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