keep from
phrasal verb
kept from; keeping from; keeps from
1
: to not do or experience (something)
She found it hard to keep from laughing.
It's difficult to keep from feeling worried about this situation.
It was hard to keep from confusing the twins.
2
: to prevent or stop (someone or something) from doing or experiencing (something)
She's been trying to keep herself from eating too much candy.
An umbrella will keep you from getting wet.
I don't want to keep you from (doing) your work.
3
: to not tell (something) to (someone)
What information are you keeping from me?
They think the government is keeping the truth from us.
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For his whole life, Geum-son has been intentionally kept from the criminal world by his father, who wanted a better life for his son.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
That’s one of the pieces of advice from the FDA and the USDA about how to keep from being floored with a foodborne illness after a power outage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
The track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 several weeks ago but had been kept from the top spot on the list that excludes all streaming and sales activity from America… until now.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Normally, heavy tackle is preferred, including a stout casting rod and 15 to 18-pound-test line, so heavy fish can be kept from diving into weeds or under logs.
—Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
That’s one of the pieces of advice from the FDA and the USDA about how to keep from being floored with a foodborne illness after a power outage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
The track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 several weeks ago but had been kept from the top spot on the list that excludes all streaming and sales activity from America… until now.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Normally, heavy tackle is preferred, including a stout casting rod and 15 to 18-pound-test line, so heavy fish can be kept from diving into weeds or under logs.
—Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for keep from
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“Keep from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20from. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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