to keep
∞
1.0
- verb
- /kip/
:
seguir
- But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.
- keep in mind
- keep track of
- keep going
I look at the page and I keep missing things out.
- I look at the page and I keep missing things out.
- But you, you just keep reaching for the stars.
- But I don't rely on money to keep my life going.
- And this is where we keep ourselves on track.
- But you know, he wants to keep the action moving.
- Does your wife want you to keep making these trips?
- The main reason being keep your eyes peeled in Wilco.
- Five reasons why you keep attracting toxic women.
- It's because you've got to keep doing what you do.
Examples
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All right, just keep that fact in mind.
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I want to keep an eye on Jason.
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The only thing is you have to keep changing.
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I look at the page and I keep missing things out.
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Can you guys keep it down?
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Many students reported using the Internet to keep abreast of news and current events.
Academic text (2015) -
How can we keep track of our work and keep it up-to-date across our devices?
Academic text (2011) -
To succeed in this competition, you must keep practicing every day.
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If you want to remember the information, you need to keep reviewing your notes.
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He tried to keep the conversation light and amusing throughout dinner.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To remain in one place and not leave
∞
1.0
To keep doing something without stopping
∞
1.0
To stay in the same place or state and not change
∞
1.0
Keep happening or keep being done without stopping
∞
3.5
To stay loyal to someone or a group
∞
1.0
Keep something for use later
840
1.4
To remain true or valid in a situation
496
3.4
To keep people and things safe from harm or change
343
3.0
Keep doing something without changing it, for example following a plan
341
3.6
Keep doing or supporting something even when it is difficult
236
3.4
To keep having something such as a job or possession
225
3.1
Keep something in good condition by repairing and protecting it
180
3.0
To keep something and not let it go
102
4.0
To keep something going for a long time
95
2.1
To continue doing something or stay in the same state
54
3.1
Leave an option available for later use
53
3.0
To take care of something so it stays in good condition
25
3.5
To stay loyal to a promise, plan or belief
24
2.2
Continue to have someone working for you
20
4.1
To keep doing something even when it is difficult or people disagree
17
2.9
Keep something or someone in place and still
14
3.7
Keep something available while you delay a final decision
11
5.5
To stay firmly attached to something or keep believing strongly in an idea
2
2.8
Save part of something to use later
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
4
7.5
Try to have the same things and life as neighbors to appear successful
- Informal
4
7.1
To not tell people outside the family about important things
- Informal
1
7.7
To work hard for a long time on a difficult task without stopping
- Informal
1
8.1
To stay very alert and watch what is happening around you
1
7.6
To not tell people your plans or feelings to get an advantage
1
9.9
Stay alert and ready to move, like resting a hockey stick on the ice
1
9.2
To keep going without giving up after facing many hard times
- Informal
To stay within safe limits and avoid getting into trouble
- Informal
To pay close attention to what people say and do to know what is happening
- Informal
To work hard and continue when things are difficult
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
408
2.4
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure nothing bad happens
42
3.6
Not to touch or interfere with something that belongs to someone else
10
6.3
To avoid getting too close to someone or something, often emotionally
Compounds
- Specialized
An electrical switch that stays in its last on or off position without power
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
Keep comes from an old English word cepan meaning 'to hold' or 'take care of'. So to keep doing something is to 'hold' it in the same state and continue it.