Past tense of KEEP
English Grammar
The past tense of KEEP is KEPT.
Pronunciation of KEPT
UK: / kɛpt /
US: / kɛpt /
The pronunciation is the same in both British and American English. The realization of /ɛ/ may vary slightly due to regional accents.
You can hear the pronunciation of KEPT in this video:
Example sentences with KEPT
- I kept a diary when I was a teenager.
- She kept the letter because it was special to her.
- The thick winter coat kept him warm.
- We kept the leftover pizza in the fridge for lunch the next day.
- I kept my promise and arrived exactly when I said I would.
- He kept the receipt just in case he needed to return the jacket.
- She kept the secret for five years before finally telling her sister.
- We kept the door closed because it was cold outside.
- They kept their dog inside during the storm.
- She kept the old photos in a wooden box under her bed.
Next learning activities
See our List of past tense irregular verbs in English.
Watch our video about 101 Irregular Past Tense Verbs in English.
English Language Resource
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