keeper
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who remains or keeps in a place or position.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkipɚ
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Definition
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noun
One who remains or keeps in a place or position.
One who keeps (retains) something.
A person charged with guarding or caring for, storing, or maintaining something; a custodian, a guard; sometimes a gamekeeper.
A fruit or vegetable that keeps (remains good) for some time without spoiling.
A part of a mechanism that catches or retains another part, for example the part of a door lock that fits in the frame and receives the bolt.
At Eton College, a student who is the captain of a sport or an activity such as drama.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.
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The chief person responsible for a zoological garden.
A woman who runs a house of prostitution.
Someone who keeps a diary or journal.
The keeper of a lighthouse.
A merchant who owns or manages a shop.
Someone responsible for keeping records.
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