Word: KEEP
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of KEEP
- The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
- The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
"He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep."
- The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
- To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
"to keep silence;โ to keep one's word;โ to keep possession"
- (heading) To hold the status of something.
- (heading) To hold or be held in a state.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "keep" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "keep" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KEEP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is KEEP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in KEEP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing KEEP:
- # the keep effect
- # master of keep
- # playing with keep
- # in terms of keep
Word Family
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