kept

[US]/kept/
[UK]/kɛpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. under the control of others
v. to maintain; to preserve; to hold onto.

Phrases & Collocations

kept secret

kept clean

kept in touch

kept safe

kept organized

kept up with

kept a promise

kept in

Example Sentences

kept up the property.

the economy kept on upsizing.

be kept thoroughly advised

kept right on going.

kept an excellent table.

The machine kept running.

Their poultry are kept in the yard.

she kept a canary in a cage.

the wind kept them cool.

was kept after school.

emotions kept in leash.

The disease is kept in check with drugs.

kept a clear berth of the reefs.

kept a sharp lookout for shoplifters.

kept strictly to the straight and narrow.

The argument was kept alive by the politicians.

He kept me company.

The fence kept the dog in the yard.

He just kept on writing.

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