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kept

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɛpt/]

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kept: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use kept in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “possession”

(verb) to have or retain possession of something. It means to have something and not lose it.

Example

She kept the puppy she found on the street.

Example

He didn't keep the book he borrowed from the library.

Example

Did you keep the necklace I gave you?

Context: “maintain”

(verb) to continue to have or do something without stopping. It's like holding onto something or doing something consistently.

Example

She kept her promise to visit her grandmother every week.

Example

He didn't keep his word to help with the project.

Example

Are you going to keep practicing the piano?

Context: “store”

(verb) to store or retain something for future use. It's like saving something for later.

Example

She kept extra supplies in case of an emergency.

Example

He didn't keep any leftovers from dinner.

Example

Where do you keep your important documents?

How to pronounce kept

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɛpt/]

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