keep
To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
例文
3 / 5I always keep my keys in the small pocket of my bag.
I always keep my keys in the small pocket of my bag.
Please keep this information confidential until the official announcement.
Please keep this information confidential until the official announcement.
You can keep the rest of the pizza if you want it.
You can keep the rest of the pizza if you want it.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Goalkeeper' in soccer—their job is to 'keep' the ball out of the net and 'keep' the score the same.
クイックテスト
You are doing a great job! Please ___ working hard.
正解！
正解は： keep
例文
I always keep my keys in the small pocket of my bag.
everydayI always keep my keys in the small pocket of my bag.
Please keep this information confidential until the official announcement.
formalPlease keep this information confidential until the official announcement.
You can keep the rest of the pizza if you want it.
informalYou can keep the rest of the pizza if you want it.
Researchers must keep accurate logs of every observation during the trial.
academicResearchers must keep accurate logs of every observation during the trial.
We need to keep the project on schedule to meet the client's deadline.
businessWe need to keep the project on schedule to meet the client's deadline.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Keep it up
Continue doing something well
Keep an eye on
Watch something or someone carefully
Keep your word
Do what you promised to do
よく混同される語
Hold is usually a physical action with hands, while keep implies having something for a long time.
使い方のコツ
When 'keep' is followed by another verb, that verb must be in the -ing form (e.g., 'keep walking'). It is one of the most common verbs used to describe maintenance of a state.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'keep to do' instead of the correct form 'keep doing'. Always use the gerund (-ing) after keep.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Goalkeeper' in soccer—their job is to 'keep' the ball out of the net and 'keep' the score the same.
語源
Originates from the Old English word 'cēpan', which meant to seize, observe, or take care of.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking cultures, 'keeping your word' is a core value related to personal integrity and trust.
クイックテスト
You are doing a great job! Please ___ working hard.
正解！
正解は： keep
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関連語彙
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関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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