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kept ahead

kept ahead is the simple past and past participle of keep ahead.

Meaning of keep ahead

Verb

keep ahead (third-person singular simple present keeps ahead, present participle keeping ahead, simple past and past participle kept ahead)

  1. To do enough of a task in order to remain ahead of schedule; to stay ahead.
  2. To keep track of new developments in area of study or inquiry; to monitor a situation.

Questions about kept ahead

What is kept ahead the simple past and past participle of?
Kept ahead is the simple past and past participle of keep ahead.

Words near kept ahead in the dictionary

  1. kept a low profile
  2. kept a tight rein on
  3. kept a watch out
  4. kept a weather eye open
  5. kept across
  6. kept ahead
  7. kept an act
  8. kept an eye on
  9. kept an eye open
  10. kept an eye out
  11. kept an eye peeled

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