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keeper

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkipɝ// UK //kˈiːpɐ// keep·er Informal

n. someone or something worth keeping because they are very good or useful. You often use this to describe a person who would make a great long-term partner or a friend you can trust.

n. a person or object regarded as having lasting value or being worth retaining. Informal in register; frequently used in the context of romantic relationships or personal possessions.


SIMPLE

He is kind and funny; he is definitely a keeper.

CONTEXTUAL

After testing several different models, I realized this old camera is a keeper because it takes the best photos.

COMPLEX

While many modern gadgets are designed for quick replacement, this durable leather bag is a keeper that will likely last for decades.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English kepere. By surface analysis, keep + -er.

Usage

In sports contexts, it is a common clipping of 'goalkeeper'.

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