Keep after

phrasal verb

To continue to remind or nag someone to do something.

I had to keep after him to finish his homework.
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  • keep after him
  • keep after her
phrasal verb

To continue doing something even it is difficult.

He kept after his dream of becoming a musician.
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Often appears as...

  • keep after it
  • keep after this
phrasal verb

To pursue or chase someone or something.

The dogs kept after the rabbit through the field.
Visual representation of "keep after" - To pursue or chase someone or something

Often appears as...

  • keep after them
  • keep after it
phrasal verb

To continue to remind or nag someone to do something.

I had to keep after him to finish his homework.
Visual representation of "keep after" - To continue to remind or nag someone to do something

Often appears as...

  • keep after him
  • keep after her
phrasal verb

To continue doing something even it is difficult.

He kept after his dream of becoming a musician.
Visual representation of "keep after" - To continue doing something even it is difficult

Often appears as...

  • keep after it
  • keep after this
phrasal verb

To pursue or chase someone or something.

The dogs kept after the rabbit through the field.
Visual representation of "keep after" - To pursue or chase someone or something

Often appears as...

  • keep after them
  • keep after it
Definition 1 of 3
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Friendly Nagging

Used when someone is being persistently reminded with good intentions, often by someone close.

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My mom would keep after me to make my bed every morning.
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Negative Tone

Can imply annoyance; the person being reminded might feel irritated over time.

Illustration for Negative Tone
Please stop keeping after me; I heard you the first time!
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Repeated Action

Implies a repeated action over a period, not just a one-time reminder.

Illustration for Repeated Action
My teacher had to keep after me to submit my project.
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Friendly Nagging

Used when someone is being persistently reminded with good intentions, often by someone close.

Illustration for Friendly Nagging
My mom would keep after me to make my bed every morning.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Tone

Can imply annoyance; the person being reminded might feel irritated over time.

Illustration for Negative Tone
Please stop keeping after me; I heard you the first time!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repeated Action

Implies a repeated action over a period, not just a one-time reminder.

Illustration for Repeated Action
My teacher had to keep after me to submit my project.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Friendly Nagging

Used when someone is being persistently reminded with good intentions, often by someone close.

Illustration for Friendly Nagging
My mom would keep after me to make my bed every morning.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Tone

Can imply annoyance; the person being reminded might feel irritated over time.

Illustration for Negative Tone
Please stop keeping after me; I heard you the first time!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repeated Action

Implies a repeated action over a period, not just a one-time reminder.

Illustration for Repeated Action
My teacher had to keep after me to submit my project.
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