Kept is used to show that someone had something and did not lose it. It is the past form of keep. We use it when we talk about holding or storing things in the past.
She kept the book on the table.
He kept the old photos safe.
Kept means to make sure something stays how it is. People use it when they do something to continue a condition or fact. It shows care or attention to keep things the same.
They kept the room very clean.
She kept her promise yesterday.
Kept can mean to make sure someone or something stays somewhere. It means control or stop moving away. It is often used for people, animals, or things you want in one place.
The farmer kept the animals inside.
She kept the children safe at home.
Kept means someone did not tell or give information or feelings to others. It shows something stayed hidden or private. This usage is about holding information or emotions.
He kept the secret for a long time.
She kept her feelings inside.
Kept can mean to continue to pay or use someone’s work. It is used when a person stays in a job or role for some time. This is common in work or business.
The company kept her as a manager.
They kept the worker last year.
Kept means to look after and care for someone or something. It shows ongoing help or protection for living things or things that need attention.
She kept the plants alive all winter.
He kept the dog healthy and happy.
Kept as a noun means a person who was supported by someone wealthy, often in the past. It is an old word used for a servant or companion who lived under someone's care or control.
He had a kept in his household long ago.
The nobleman kept several kept for company.
