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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Keeper
A person who has the responsibility of taking care of or managing something.
Definitions
- A person responsible for the care or management of something, typically as an occupation or role.
- A person who looks after or has charge of a particular place, animal, or thing.
- In sports, a player who guards a goal, especially in soccer, hockey, or football.
Etymology of Keeper
The word "keeper" originated from the Old English word "cēpan" which means "to keep" or "to watch", and the suffix "-er" which forms an agent noun, indicating a person who performs the action of the verb.
The word has been in use since the 9th century, initially referring to a person who guards or watches over something, and later expanding to include various occupations and roles.
Example Uses
- The zookeeper was responsible for feeding and caring for the animals.
- The goalkeeper made an incredible save to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
- She was the keeper of the family's secret recipe for years.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
abandoner
deserter
leaver
quitter
rejecter
relinquisher
surrenderer
yielder
loser
mismanager
neglecter
destroyer
dismantler
eradicator
annihilator
demolisher
wrecker
vandal
spoiler