to keep
∞
1.0
- verb
- /kip/
- But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.
- keep in mind
- keep track of
- keep going
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Watch on YouTubeI 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
∞
1.4
To remain true or valid in a situation
∞
1.0
Keep something for use later
504
3.4
To keep people and things safe from harm or change
465
3.0
Keep doing something without changing it, for example following a plan
426
2.2
Continue to have someone working for you
420
3.6
Keep doing or supporting something even when it is difficult
365
3.5
To stay loyal to a promise, plan or belief
291
3.4
To keep having something such as a job or possession
196
3.0
To keep something and not let it go
124
4.0
To keep something going for a long time
113
2.1
To continue doing something or stay in the same state
106
3.1
Leave an option available for later use
103
3.1
Keep something in good condition by repairing and protecting it
54
2.9
Keep something or someone in place and still
35
3.0
To take care of something so it stays in good condition
22
4.1
To keep doing something even when it is difficult or people disagree
17
5.5
To stay firmly attached to something or keep believing strongly in an idea
7
2.8
Save part of something to use later
7
3.7
Keep something available while you delay a final decision
Antonyms
Idioms
10
3.0
Look at a person or thing very carefully for a while to notice problems
- Informal
5
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
8.1
To stay very alert and watch what is happening around you
Make the conversation interesting and fun so people want to talk more
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
To not tell people your plans or feelings to get an advantage
- Informal
To work hard for a long time on a difficult task without stopping
- Informal
To pay close attention to what people say and do to know what is happening
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
432
2.4
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure nothing bad happens
Compounds
- Specialized
1
8.2
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.