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Moderatekept
The correct spelling is kept.
How to pronounce kept
/ˈkɛpt/
verbIPA: /ˈkɛpt/
Say it like: Kep-t
The correct spelling is kept. To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain. For example: "to keep silence; to keep one's word; to keep possession"
Usage Examples
“to keep silence; to keep one's word; to keep possession”
“Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.”
“School keeps today.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
- 2.(heading) To hold the status of something.
- 3.(heading) To hold or be held in a state.
- 4.To wait for, keep watch for.
- 5.To act as wicket-keeper.
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