keeps

Definitions

The third-person singular present of keep, meaning to retain possession of or continue to have.

The strongest or central tower of a medieval castle, used as a final refuge.

The basic necessities of life, such as food and shelter, provided for someone.

Examples

She keeps her keys in a small wooden bowl by the door.

The constant noise from the construction site keeps me awake at night.

Synonyms

retains holds maintains preserves stores saves withholds

Antonyms

discards releases gives abandons relinquishes loses disposes