What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
storing
Example
I am storing my winter clothes in the attic until next year. [storing: present participle]
Example
The company is storing their inventory in a warehouse. [storing: gerund]
keeping
Example
I am keeping this book because it has sentimental value. [keeping: present participle]
Example
She is keeping her car in good condition by getting regular maintenance. [keeping: gerund]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Keeping is more commonly used than storing in everyday language. Keeping is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while storing is less common and typically used in specific situations such as storage facilities or food preservation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between storing and keeping?
Both storing and keeping are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
