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keeps up with the times

keeps up with the times is the third-person singular simple present indicative of keep up with the times.

Meaning of keep up with the times

Verb

keep up with the times (third-person singular simple present keeps up with the times, present participle keeping up with the times, simple past and past participle kept up with the times)

  1. (idiomatic) To change one's ideas, views or way of living in order to stay current or modern.

Questions about keeps up with the times

What is keeps up with the times the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Keeps up with the times is the third-person singular simple present indicative of keep up with the times.

Words near keeps up with the times in the dictionary

  1. keeps under
  2. keeps up
  3. keeps up appearances
  4. keeps up with
  5. keeps up with the Joneses
  6. keeps up with the times
  7. keeps vigil
  8. keeps watch
  9. keeps wicket
  10. keepsake
  11. keepsakes

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