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English noun: keeping

1. keeping (act) conformity or harmony


SamplesHis behavior was not in keeping with the occasion.


Broader (hypernym)abidance, compliance, conformation, conformity

2. keeping (act) the responsibility of a guardian or keeper


SamplesHe left his car in my keeping.


Synonymsguardianship, safekeeping


Broader (hypernym)duty, obligation, responsibility


Narrower (hyponym)custody, hands

3. keeping (act) the act of retaining something


Synonymsholding, retention


Broader (hypernym)ownership, possession


Narrower (hyponym)storage, withholding









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