Antonyms for keeping

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kee-ping

Phonetic Transcription : ˈki pɪŋ

Definition of keeping

Origin : late Old English cepan "to seize, hold," also "to observe," from Proto-Germanic *kopijanan, but with no certain connection to other languages. It possibly is related to Old English capian "to look," from Proto-Germanic *kap- (cepan was used c.1000 to render Latin observare), which would make the basic sense "to keep an eye on."
The word prob. belongs primarily to the vulgar and non-literary stratum of the language; but it comes up suddenly into literary use c.1000, and that in many senses, indicating considerable previous development. [OED]
Sense of "preserve, maintain" is from mid-14c. Meaning "to maintain in proper order" is from 1550s; meaning "financially support and privately control" (usually in reference to mistresses) is from 1540s. Related: Kept; keeping.

noun custody
noun consistency

Example sentences :

Haven't we spent all our surplus in keeping you up for a good marriage?
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I have a letter from Elfreda which I've been keeping as a surprise.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

He was moving leisurely, keeping his horse at the cattle pony's lope.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

There is a penalty for keeping open, houses of entertainment.
Extract from : « Sunday under Three Heads » by Charles Dickens

He began to worry seriously about keeping Mr. Hichens out of his house.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

"Mother, this is too bad of me, keeping you up so late," said George.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

It would not be in keeping with His economy to have any entity wasted.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

He can Take her In by not keeping his appointment, or—he can charter an omnibus if he likes.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

And he had actually given that ring into the keeping of this girl!
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

However, it will not prevent the food from keeping perfectly.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Synonyms for keeping

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