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safekeeping
noun safe·keep·ing \ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ\
: the act of keeping something safe
: the state of being kept safe
Full Definition of SAFEKEEPING
1
: the act or process of preserving in safety
2
: the state of being preserved in safety
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First Known Use of SAFEKEEPING
15th century
Related to SAFEKEEPING
- Synonyms
- care, custodianship, guardianship, keeping, custody, trust, ward
Rhymes with SAFEKEEPING
SAFEKEEPING Defined for Kids
safekeeping
noun safe·keep·ing \ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ\
Definition of SAFEKEEPING for Kids
: the act of keeping safe : protection from danger or loss <He gave me his watch for safekeeping while he went for a swim.>
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