The next addition to our series on boosting vocabulary is focussed on the word KEEP. KEEP is a high frequency word in the English language and it is essential to understand its use to perfect language use.

- Reserve something for a specific purpose
- Collect things
- Make sure that other people can´t get to something
- Keep information
- store something in a specific place
- not throw something away
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Collocations with KEEP: Keep calm – I didn´t want to lose control so I kept calm Keep control – It is important to keep control when under pressure Keep a secret – I can keep a secret because I am trustworthy Keep still – My youngest son finds it hard to keep still Keep a promise – I can keep a promise because I always do what I say I will do Keep in touch – It is hard to keep in touch when you are abroad Keep quiet – When there is an exam in process, everyone must keep quiet Keep in mind – All students should keep in mind the deadline date when handing in their work Keep going – When you run a marathon, the important thing is to keep going Keep the change – I told the waiter that he could keep the change for the good service Keep your chin up – Even when you fail, you must keep your chin up Keep fit – The best thing to keep fit is to walk everywhere and eat healthily Keep your hair on – I told him not to panic and to keep his hair on Keep something to yourself – It is a secret so you need to keep it to yourself Keep your job – To be able to keep your job you must accept the pay-cut Keep your pride – Even when you make a fool of yourself, you should try to keep your pride Keep your dignity – Drunk people find it hard to keep their dignity Keep your balance – He was doing yoga and he couldn´t keep his balance so he fell Keep a copy of – When you write an essay, you should keep a copy on the computer just in case Keep a record of – I kept a record of the notes about the meeting Keep a pet – Keeping a pet is a good way to teach responsibility Phrasal verbs with KEEP: Keep up (with) = maintain a pace Keep out = not enter Keep on = continue Keep out of = not get involved in Keep down = maintain low Keep at = continue, persevere. repeat Keep ahead = maintain the lead Keep back = delay Keep off = stay away from Keep to = maintain your word/promiseDOWNLOAD THIS POST IN PDF HERE
The key to using KEEP is to practice a lot and to make phrases and sentences in contexts that you will remember.
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