Definitions

1. verb

past tense of keep, to hold or retain something or someone

“She kept the secret to herself.”

2. verb

past tense of keep, to continue to do something or have something

“He kept working on the project until it was finished.”

3. noun

a person who looks after something, typically a building or a property

“The janitor was the keeper of the school.”

4. noun

something that is kept, especially as a pet or a possession

“The dog was the keeper’s beloved pet.”