keep to

verb

kept to; keeping to; keeps to
Synonyms of keep tonext

transitive verb

1
a
: to stay in
b
: to limit oneself to
2
: to abide by

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The armed man, who lived in Parkchester, was described by his next-door neighbor as a quiet guy who kept to himself. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 What makes this latest round of booth intrigue particularly interesting is that credible leaks have been kept to a bare minimum. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The total amount raised at the show is something Keen and Brotherton kept to themselves. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep to

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of keep to was in 1640

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“Keep to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20to. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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