noun
Only used in for keeps
ADJ.
black, clean, good, green, medical, same, under
She keeps the house clean and organized every single day.
VERB + KEEPS
bank, hedge, tell, watch
She keeps watch over her young children while they play in the park.
KEEPS + NOUN
brood, cat, diary, doctor, friendship, himself, lot, money
She keeps a diary where she writes down her thoughts every single night.
PREP.
between, from, in, in, on, out, up
She keeps her important documents in a safe deposit box at the bank.
ADV.
always, away, such
She always keeps her keys in the same drawer so she doesn't lose them.
Apples are healthy and stave off illnesses.
Now, an apple is one of the most wonderful of fruits, and the most wholesome. The old adage went, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," and my young son, three years ago, when he
With an agreement or intention to retain what one gains or receives.
When we gamble at poker, we play for keeps.
People are similar in character to their friends.
Something with continuous (typically positive) consequences.
A person tends to acquire the characteristics of those with whom they associate.
Do not associate with a person who is malicious, selfish, or unkind As a proverb goes, “Who keeps company with the wolf, will learn to howl” (in other words, “If you touch vermilli
What keeps you up so late?
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