Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Keep”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Keep
Keep is the singular noun form. Keeps is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To have something and not lose it or give it to someone else; to hold onto something.
Why is the Plural of Keep “keeps”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Keep
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: keep → keeps
How to Remember the Plural of Keep
Just add -s to “keep” to make “keeps”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some learners pronounce with short vowel /kɪp/; should have long vowel /kiːp/..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Keep
See keep and keeps used in real sentences side by side.
- She keeps her grandmother's ring in a safe place. A1
- I keep my keys on the hook by the door. A1
- The family kept their important documents in a secure location. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Keep
Wrong: He keep his promise to his friend.
Correct: He keeps his promise to his friend.
Third person singular subject 'he' requires -s form 'keeps', not base form 'keep'.
How to Pronounce Keep and Keeps
One syllable with long /iː/ vowel sound like 'ee' in 'see', ending with /p/ sound.
Origin and Etymology of Keep
From Old English 'cēpan', related to Germanic 'kepa' meaning to observe or care for.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Keep
What is the plural of “keep”?
The plural of “keep” is “keeps”.
Is “keeps” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.