Are the words kempt and kept synonyms?

Anonymous

∙ 8y ago

Updated: 8/21/2019

No. "Kempt" is not found on its own as a word, but forms part of the adjective "unkempt" which means "dishevelled or messy in appearance". The word "kept" is the past tense of the verb "to keep" and has a large number of different applications.

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∙ 8y ago

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What is the definition of well kempt?

Well kempt means well kept; tidy; neat.

What does kempt mean?

kempt

Words that begin in k and end in t?

Kaput, knight, knit, kit, keep/kept/kempt, knot, keenest, kilt, keyboardist, kismet, kilowatt, knockout, kumquat, kinglet, kinkiest...

What rhymes with kempt?

"Attempt" and "preempt" rhyme with "kempt."

When was James Kempt born?

James Kempt was born in 1764.

When did James Kempt die?

James Kempt died in 1854.

When was George Kempt born?

George Kempt was born on 1821-07-08.

When did George Kempt die?

George Kempt died on 1885-03-09.

What rhymes with hemp?

Some words that rhyme with "hemp" are "temp," "bempt," and "vamp."

What is the antonym for sraggly?

kempt

What do you call words that have the same meaning?

== == Similar words are called "synonyms."Synonyms

What are synonyms for told?

Lied, kept secret.