# keeps

Pronunciation: say "KEEPS" /kiːps/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present of keep. — third-person singular simple present indicative of keep
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of keep. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _She keeps detailed records of every transaction._
   - _The old lighthouse keeps watch over the harbor._

## Noun

2. Plural of keep. — plural of keep
   - Simple: Plural of keep. Use it when talking about more than one keep.
   - _Medieval keeps were built to withstand prolonged sieges._
   - _The fortress had two separate keeps connected by a high wall._
3. Found only in the expression 'for keeps,' meaning permanently or for good rather than temporarily.
   - Simple: Used only in the phrase 'for keeps,' which means forever or for good.
   - _They agreed the trade was final and the cards changed hands for keeps._
   - _After years of moving around, she finally settled in the valley for keeps._

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