Keeping (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Conformity or harmony; "his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Conformation
• Compliance
• Abidance

Related Words

• Keep (verb)

Meaning ²

The act of retaining something.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Retention
• Holding

Hypernyms

• Possession

Hyponyms

• Withholding
• Storage

Related Words

• Keep (verb)

Meaning ³

The responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Safekeeping
• Guardianship

Hypernyms

• Duty
• Obligation

Hyponyms

• Hands

Related Words

• Keep (verb)