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kept

Definition of KEPT

past and past participle of keep
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Rhymes with KEPT

sept, stepped, swept
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kept

Definition of KEPT for Kids

past and past participle of keep

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. kept
  2. keep
  3. keep back
  4. keep down
  5. keep in
  6. keep off
  7. keep out
  8. keep under
  9. keep up
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