-ion
/(ə)n/ /ɪən/ /jən/suffix
1Forming nouns denoting the action of a verb or an instance of this: communion rebellion
1.1Denoting a resulting state or product: oblivion opinion
Usage
The suffix -ion is usually found preceded by s (-sion), t (-tion), or x (-xion).
Origin
Via French from Latin -ion-.
- keep (or hold) one's end up
- keep (or leave) one's options open
- keep (or lose) one's cool
- keep (or lose) one's temper
- keep (or lose) track of
- keep (or make) a House
- keep (or sleep in) a whole skin
- keep (or stand) guard
- keep (or stay) out of someone's way
- keep out (or keep someone/thing out)
- keep pace with
- keep quiet (or keep someone quiet)
- keep rank
- keepsake
- keep someone back
- keep someone dangling
- keep someone down
- keep someone guessing
- keep someone in
- keep someone in countenance
- keep someone in his (or her) place
- keep someone off
- keep someone posted
- keep someone sweet
- keep someone/thing off