kept
pronunciation
How to pronounce kept in British English:
UK [kept]
How to pronounce kept in American English:
US [kept]
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- Adjective:
- (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
Word Origin
- kept
- past tense of keep (v.).
Example
- 1. He has kept them in a safe ever since .
- 2. Spent fuel is kept here , in special shafts .
- 3. Japan kept too many bad firms going .
- 4. I also kept an inventory of all the equipment aboard ship .
- 5. Fresh roots can be kept at room temperature for about 5-7 days .