English words starting with ke - page 2

Meanings of Keep a stiff upper lip:

phrase

A quality of uncomplaining stoicism.

Usage examples:

Senior managers had to keep a stiff upper lip and remain optimistic

Meanings of Keep an eye on:

idiom

Follow with the eyes or the mind

phrase

Keep under careful observation.

Usage examples:

Dealers are keeping an eye on the currency markets

Meanings of Keep at:

phrasal verb

Persist with something.

Usage examples:

It was the best part of a day's work but i kept at it

Meanings of Keep away:

idiom

Prevent from coming close

phrasal verb

Stay away.

Usage examples:

keep away from the edge of the cliff

Meanings of Keep from:

phrasal verb

Cause something to remain a secret from someone.

Usage examples:

Now you know what your mother tried to keep from you

Meanings of Keep in:

phrasal verb

Confine someone indoors or in a particular place.

Usage examples:

He should be kept in overnight for observation

Meanings of Keep in mind:

noun

The part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things

Usage examples:

Her mind was full of what had happened the night before, and she just wasn't concentrating., of cou…

Meanings of Keep on:

phrasal verb

Continue to do something.

Usage examples:

He kept on moving

verb

To be in or continue to be in someone’s possession

Usage examples:

Can i keep this photo?, "keep the change," she told the driver., we keep aspirin in the kitchen (= …

Meanings of Keep one's eyes open:

idiom

Pay attention; be watchful

phrase

Be on the alert; watch carefully or vigilantly for something.

Usage examples:

keep your eyes peeled for a phonebox

Meanings of Keep out:

phrasal verb

Remain outside.

Usage examples:

If a sign says a track is closed, please keep out

Meanings of Keep secret:

phrase

To not tell anyone a secret that you know

Usage examples:

It's hard to keep a secret in a school., i asked him if he could keep a secret., these records of a…

Meanings of Keep someone at arm’s length:

idiom

To not allow someone to become too friendly with you

Usage examples:

I always had the feeling she was keeping me at arm's length.

Meanings of Keep to:

phrasal verb

Avoid leaving a path, road, or place.

Usage examples:

I didn't have his faith in the traffic, so i kept to the edge of the kerb

verb

To be in or continue to be in someone’s possession

Usage examples:

Can i keep this photo?, "keep the change," she told the driver., we keep aspirin in the kitchen (= …

Meanings of Keep to oneself:

idiom

Shun the company of others

phrase

Avoid contact with others.

Usage examples:

They kept to themselves and were a source of mystery and speculation

phrasal verb

To limit yourself to a subject or activity

Usage examples:

I can never keep to a diet., i’m going to tell you something but i want you to keep it to yourself.

Meanings of Keep up with:

phrasal verb

To continue to be informed about something

Usage examples:

He’s never made an effort to keep up with current events.

Meanings of Keep your powder dry:

idiom

To wait before taking action, but be ready to take action if it is necessary

Usage examples:

I think some potential candidates are going to keep their powder dry and see how it's playing out.,…

Meanings of Keep your tongue:

idiom

Used to tell someone to stop being rude

Meanings of Keep-a-check-on:

collocation

To examine something regularly in order to make certain that it is correct or the way it should be

Usage examples:

It's my job to keep a check on stock levels., we'll keep a close check on progress throughout your …

Meanings of Keep-a-low-profile:

idiom

To avoid attracting attention to yourself

Usage examples:

He's been in a little trouble recently so he's trying to keep a low profile.

Meanings of Keep-alive:

collocation

To make sure that something continues to exist

Usage examples:

Relatives of the missing sailors are struggling to keep their hopes alive., they are keeping alive …

Meanings of Keep-at-bay:

idiom

To prevent someone from moving closer

Usage examples:

He held the police at bay for several hours., she fought to keep her unhappiness at bay.

Meanings of Keep-at-it:

idiom

To make someone continue to work hard

Usage examples:

We need to keep her at it if she's going to pass the final exam.

Meanings of Keep-back:

idiom

Keep under control; keep in check

phrasal verb

Remain at a distance.

Usage examples:

He had kept back from the river when he could

Meanings of Keep-company:

idiom

To stay with someone so the person is not alone

Usage examples:

I kept him company while he was waiting for the bus.

Meanings of Keep-down:

idiom

Place a limit on the number of

phrasal verb

Stay hidden by crouching or lying down.

Usage examples:

Keep down! there's someone coming