Keeping

Pronunciation: /ˈkiːpɪŋ/

Definitions of keeping

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 I am keeping my room clean.

A2 She is keeping a diary of her travels.

B1 The company is keeping track of its expenses.

B2 He is keeping up with the latest technology trends.

C1 The government is keeping a close watch on the situation.

C2 She is keeping her emotions in check during the negotiation.

Examples of keeping in a Sentence

formal Keeping track of expenses is essential for financial planning.

informal I'm keeping an eye on my spending to save some money.

slang I'm keeping tabs on my cash flow to make sure I don't overspend.

figurative She's keeping her emotions in check during this stressful time.

Grammatical Forms of keeping

• past tense: kept
• plural: keepings
• comparative: more keeping
• superlative: most keeping
• present tense: keep
• future tense: will keep
• perfect tense: have kept
• continuous tense: keeping
• singular: keeping
• positive degree: keep
• infinitive: to keep
• gerund: keeping
• participle: keeping

Origin and Evolution of keeping

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'keeping' originated from Middle English 'kepen', which derived from Old English 'cepian' meaning 'to care for, attend to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'keeping' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of holding or maintaining something in one's possession or control.