Keep to yourself

verb

To stay away from others or to stay isolated.

She's a bit of a loner and tends to keep to herself.
Visual representation of "keep to yourself" - To stay away from others or to stay isolated.

Often appears as...

  • loner keep to yourself
  • tend to keep to yourself
verb

To avoid sharing personal information or feelings.

She tends to keep her thoughts and feelings to herself.
Visual representation of "keep to yourself" - To avoid sharing personal information or feelings.

Often appears as...

  • keep thoughts to yourself
  • keep feelings to yourself
verb

To not share something that is only known to you.

If you know the surprise, please keep it to yourself.
Visual representation of "keep to yourself" - To not share something that is only known to you.

Often appears as...

  • keep secret to yourself
  • keep information to yourself
verb

To stay away from others or to stay isolated.

She's a bit of a loner and tends to keep to herself.
Visual representation of "keep to yourself" - To stay away from others or to stay isolated.

Often appears as...

  • loner keep to yourself
  • tend to keep to yourself
verb

To avoid sharing personal information or feelings.

She tends to keep her thoughts and feelings to herself.
Visual representation of "keep to yourself" - To avoid sharing personal information or feelings.

Often appears as...

  • keep thoughts to yourself
  • keep feelings to yourself
verb

To not share something that is only known to you.

If you know the surprise, please keep it to yourself.
Visual representation of "keep to yourself" - To not share something that is only known to you.

Often appears as...

  • keep secret to yourself
  • keep information to yourself
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Social Isolation

Used when someone prefers not to interact socially or be part of group activities.

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Even at parties, Joe tends to keep to himself.
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Lack of Interest

Implies a person might not be interested in socializing or doesn't seek friends.

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Mia is always in the library and keeps to herself.
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Observing

Can be used to describe someone who watches others without getting involved.

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At the dance, he just kept to himself, observing from the sidelines.
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Social Isolation

Used when someone prefers not to interact socially or be part of group activities.

Illustration for Social Isolation
Even at parties, Joe tends to keep to himself.
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Lack of Interest

Implies a person might not be interested in socializing or doesn't seek friends.

Illustration for Lack of Interest
Mia is always in the library and keeps to herself.
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Observing

Can be used to describe someone who watches others without getting involved.

Illustration for Observing
At the dance, he just kept to himself, observing from the sidelines.
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Social Isolation

Used when someone prefers not to interact socially or be part of group activities.

Illustration for Social Isolation
Even at parties, Joe tends to keep to himself.
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Lack of Interest

Implies a person might not be interested in socializing or doesn't seek friends.

Illustration for Lack of Interest
Mia is always in the library and keeps to herself.
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Observing

Can be used to describe someone who watches others without getting involved.

Illustration for Observing
At the dance, he just kept to himself, observing from the sidelines.
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