What is another word for was keeping?

Pronunciation: [wɒz kˈiːpɪŋ] (IPA)

The phrase "was keeping" can be replaced with a variety of synonyms depending on the context in which it is being used. Some options include "was holding," "was retaining," "was preserving," "was safeguarding," and "was maintaining." Each of these words implies a sense of protection or control over something. Alternatives like "was containing," "was concealing," "was hiding," and "was repressing," suggest more negative connotations of suppression or secrecy. Ultimately, the choice of synonym should reflect the intended meaning and tone of the sentence in which "was keeping" appears.

What are the hypernyms for Was keeping?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for was keeping?

The antonyms for the word "was keeping" are "was releasing," "was freeing," "was abandoning," "was surrendering," and "was forfeiting." These words imply the opposite of keeping something or holding onto it. Instead of holding onto something, "was releasing" means to let it go or set it free. "Was freeing" has a similar meaning of releasing, but with an emphasis on freeing from confinement or captivity. "Was abandoning" suggests the act of leaving something behind or giving up on it. "Was surrendering" means to give up or yield something, usually under some kind of pressure or force. "Was forfeiting" means to give up something as a penalty or for a failure to comply with particular terms or conditions.

Famous quotes with Was keeping

  • Even though Anne was almost ten years younger than I was, at times I almost had the inclination to tell her things that were very private. I know that she valued hearing about such intimacies. She asked me very personal questions on a number of occasions. I resisted telling her everything because I knew she was keeping a diary and I didn’t want her to write about personal matters, which I might have revealed.
    Bep Voskuijl
  • I at least had some knowledge of the warping, mutating power of the Lords of Disorder, the supernatural entities who on John Daker’s Earth would be called Arch-Demons, the Dukes of Hell. I knew that they made use of our most treasured virtues and most honoured emotions. That they were capable of almost any illusion. And that all that was keeping them from pouring forth from their stronghold to engulf so many other Realms of the multiverse was their caution, their unreadiness or unwillingness to war against the rival power of Law. But if we humans invited them to our realms, they would come.
    Michael Moorcock

Word of the Day

inconstructible
The word "inconstructible" suggests that something is impossible to construct or build. Its antonyms, therefore, would be words that imply the opposite. For example, "constructible...