Definition keeping in British English

keeping noun

noun

/ˈkiːpɪŋ/

in the same manner or style/not in the same manner or style as something else

Example

a custom in keeping with tradition

Example

buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings

Synonyms and related words

similar like comparable conflicting different various

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being looked after by someone

Example

We’ll be glad to leave the document here in your keeping.

Synonyms and related words

rest with lie with come under

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