The English verb keep translates as “to keep”. It is irregular: some of its forms don't follow the default pattern. It is one of the 25 most frequent verbs in this collection.
The forms of keep
The core forms of keep are: third person keeps, present participle keeping, past simple kept, past participle kept. Because it is irregular, at least one of these is not what the regular rule would predict.
keep in a sentence
In a sentence, keep looks like this: She keeps her promises.. The example shows the context the form turns up in.
Tenses and CEFR levels
This page lists 4 tenses and moods of keep, grouped by CEFR level. The third person (A1) is free to practise in Verboteca; Premium opens every tense and mood up to the advanced levels.
FAQ
What does “keep” mean in English?
keep means “to keep”.
Is keep regular or irregular?
keep is an irregular English verb: some of its forms don't follow the regular pattern.
