kept

verb
UK: /kept/
US: /kept/

  1. Past tense and past participle of keep. To have or continue to have in your possession.

    1. I kept the book for a week. [ ] [ ]
    2. She kept all the letters he had ever written her in a special box. [ ] [ ]

  2. To store or maintain something in a specified condition.

    1. He kept the milk in the fridge. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum kept the artifacts in climate-controlled conditions to prevent damage. [ ] [ ]

  3. To continue to do something.

    1. We kept walking for hours. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the setbacks, she kept trying to achieve her goals. [ ] [ ]

  4. To observe or fulfill a promise, law, or custom.

    1. He kept his word. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community kept the tradition alive through generations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kept" in English means: Past tense and past participle of keep. To have or continue to have in your possession., To store or maintain something in a specified condition., To continue to do something., To observe or fulfill a promise, law, or custom..

The phonetic transcription of "kept" is /kept/ in British English and /kept/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "kept": "I kept the book for a week.". More examples on the page.