kept (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kɛpt/
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'keep', meaning to retain possession of, to continue to hold or own, or to continue in a specified state or condition.
Examples
He kept the old letters in a box under his bed.
The shop has kept its prices the same for three years.
She kept quiet during the meeting, even though she disagreed.
How to Use kept
- keep + noun (collocation)
- To retain possession of or maintain something. — "She kept her old diary."
- keep + -ing (collocation)
- To continue doing something. — "He kept asking questions."
- keep + adjective (collocation)
- To remain in a particular state or condition. — "The room was kept clean."
- keep from + -ing (prepositional phrase)
- To prevent oneself or someone else from doing something. — "She couldn't keep from laughing."
- keep up with (phrasal verb)
- To stay at the same level or pace as someone or something. — "It's hard to keep up with the latest technology."
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