keeping
intermediateB1/ˈkiːpɪŋ/ · keep-ing
The act of holding or retaining something.
Meanings
The act of holding or retaining something.
کسی چیز کو سنبھالنے یا رکھنے کا عمل۔
رکھنا
rakhna
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- keeping time
- keeping a secret
- keeping an eye on
Example Sentences
She is keeping the documents safe.
وہ دستاویزات کو محفوظ رکھ رہی ہے۔
Woh dastawizaat ko mahfooz rakh rahi hai.
He has a habit of keeping his promises.
اس کی عادت ہے کہ وہ اپنے وعدے برقرر رکھتا ہے۔
Us ki aadat hai ke woh apne waade barqarar rakhta hai.
Keeping a diary helps with reflection.
ڈائری رکھنا غور و فکر میں مددگار ہے۔
Diary rakhna ghour-o-fikr mein madadgar hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'keeping' as keeping your keys safe.
Imagine a lockbox where you keep important items.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jaayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live looking at that, for whom we could die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو قوم اپنا حال نہیں رکھتی، وہ اقبال کے قابل نہیں ہوتی۔
Jo qoum apna haal nahin rakhti, woh iqbal ke qabble nahi hoti.
A nation that does not keep its condition is not worthy of honor.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ceapian" — to seize, take
First known use: 15th century
The term 'keeping' has evolved from the Old English word 'ceapian' which originally meant to seize, take, or hold. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the act of maintaining or holding onto something.