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.

Examples of keep from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And Schauffele made a great save after taking a drop, nailing a putt to keep from dropping another stroke following a bogey at No. 6. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025

Those heavy, bowl-like flowers need support to keep from breaking. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025

When 19-year-old Kristi discovers a secret her doctor and parents have kept from her all her life, her search for truth uncovers a radical psychological experiment, a global media scandal, and a legacy of harm towards intersex people. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025

Before this year's conclave, the Vatican took precautions to make sure the proceedings are kept from the public. —Greta Bjornson, People.com, 7 May 2025

Rhymes for keep from

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum
• come