keep to

verb

kept to; keeping to; keeps to

transitive verb

1

a

: to stay in

b

: to limit oneself to

2

: to abide by

Examples of keep to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is all in the spirit of keeping to her original roots, the sit-down show known for its satirical vibe with guests, all ignited by her valley girl snark, wit and jolly. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

There could be a disagreement in your midst, but keeping to yourself and staying neutral isn’t necessarily productive. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Beyond what can be seen externally, which was intentionally kept to a minimum, the piece extends underneath the laces to enable greater lockdown. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

The actors keep to the text of the interview while Fish brings a host of directorial intrusions — a bubble machine, a chicken suit. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for keep to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou