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His desk looked kempt after he organized it.
What does Kempt mean?
Kempt means neat and tidy.
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Neat, tidy, and well cared for in appearance.
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The garden stayed kempt because the class watered and trimmed the plants.
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The word kempt is useful because it helps explain the opposite of unkempt.
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What does kempt mean?
Kempt means neat and tidy.
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The shelves looked ___ after the books were put in order.
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MeaningKempt means neat and tidy.
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Very neat or carefully cared for.
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