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- [kept]
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- [kept]
- /kɛpt/
Definitions of kept word
- verb kept simple past tense and past participle of keep. 1
- adjective kept having the expression of principles, ideas, etc., controlled, dominated, or determined by one whose money provides support: a kept press; a kept writer. 1
- verb with object kept to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change. 1
- verb with object kept to hold or have the use of for a period of time: You can keep it for the summer. 1
- verb with object kept to hold in a given place; store: You can keep your things in here. 1
- verb with object kept to maintain (some action), especially in accordance with specific requirements, a promise, etc.: to keep watch; to keep step. 1
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Origin of kept
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80 for def 2
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Parts of speech for Kept
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kept popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
kept usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kept
adjective kept
- preserved — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- conserved — Simple past tense and past participle of conserve.
- stored — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- put up — planned beforehand in a secret or crafty manner: a put-up job.
- retained — to keep possession of.
Antonyms for kept
adjective kept
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- broken — Broken is the past participle of break.
- dishonored — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- dishonoured — Simple past tense and past participle of dishonour.
- forgotten — a past participle of forget.
Top questions with kept
- where is the constitution kept?