kept

English

Etymology

From Middle English kept, kepte, from Old English cēpte; see -t.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɛpt/, [kʰɛpt̚]

• Audio (US):

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• Rhymes: -ɛpt

Verb

kept

1. simple past and past participle of keep

Derived terms

• kept man
• kept woman