Keep

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To have or retain possession of something; to continue in a specified condition or position.

“Please keep your receipts for tax purposes.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kiːp/

Related Words

Synonyms

retain maintain preserve

Antonyms

discontinueloseletbreak

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double E in middle with K and P.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with K and P tiles.

Words Related to Keep

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “keep” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

beep deep heep jeep keel keen kelp

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “keep”.

apeek keeps kelep peeke peeks pekes pekoe

Longer words starting with Keep

Words that begin with “keep”.

keeps keeping

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