Phrase guide

keep from

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To prevent or restrain (someone or something) from; to refrain or cause to refrain from.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To make and cause to remain secret.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • What else did your brother keep from me?

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To cause to be excluded or not present.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He could not keep the sadness from his trembly voice.
  • I don't want to keep you from school.

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To protect or preserve from.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • As a mother, I wanted to keep my son from harm.

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History

Etymology

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