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Hyphenation for “keep”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “keep”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "keep" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “keep” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „keep“ ⟶ „keep“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "keep"

keep >> kiːp

Definition: [verb] have or retain possession of.
Example: return one copy to me, keeping the other for your files

Synonyms of "keep"

retain | hold on to | keep for oneself | retain possession of | keep possession of | retain in one's possession | keep hold of | not part with | hold fast to | hold back | save | store | store up | save up | hoard | put by | put aside | lay aside | set aside | reserve | keep in reserve | lay down | collect | accumulate | amass | pile up | stockpile | garner | set something by | hang on to | stash away |

Definition: [verb] cause to continue in a specified condition, position, course, etc.
Example: the guidance system keeps the machine on course

Synonyms of "keep"

remain | continue to be | stay | carry on being | go on being | persist in being | not cease to be |

Definition: [verb] provide for the sustenance of (someone).
Example: he had to keep his large family in the manner he had chosen

Synonyms of "keep"

provide for | support | provide food for | provide sustenance for | provide board for | feed | keep alive | maintain | sustain | subsidize | finance | take care of | look after | nurture | nourish |

Definition: [verb] honour or fulfil (a commitment or undertaking).
Example: I'll keep my promise, naturally

Synonyms of "keep"

comply with | obey | respect | observe | conform to | abide by | stick to | act in accordance with | act according to | have regard to | heed | follow | pay attention to | defer to | take notice of | fulfil | carry out | act on | make good | be bound by | honour | keep to | redeem | keep faith with | stand by | adhere to | execute | discharge | perform | effectuate |

Definition: [verb] make written entries in (a diary) on a regular basis.
Example: the master kept a weekly journal

Synonyms of "keep"

Definition: [noun] food, clothes, and other essentials for living.
Example: the Society are paying for your keep

Synonyms of "keep"

maintenance | upkeep | support | sustenance | subsistence | board | board and lodging | food | nourishment | nurture | living | livelihood | means |

Definition: [noun] charge; control.
Example: if from shepherd's keep a lamb strayed far

Synonyms of "keep"

Definition: [noun] the strongest or central tower of a castle, acting as a final refuge.

Synonyms of "keep"

fortress | fort | stronghold | tower | donjon | castle | citadel | bastion | fortification | fastness | hold | dungeon |