Keep going
verb phrase
To continue or carry on, irrespective of challenges.
Even though you're tired, you need to keep going to finish the race.
Often appears as...
- keep going
- don't stop
verb phrase
To persistently act or behave in a specified way despite difficulties.
Despite the hardship, she kept going by being positive and hopeful.
Often appears as...
- keep going
- it's worth it
verb phrase
To continue functioning or being active.
The engine keeps going for many hours.
Often appears as...
- keep the machine going
- keep going until job completion
Usage tips
Technical
verb phrase
To continue or carry on, irrespective of challenges.
Even though you're tired, you need to keep going to finish the race.
Often appears as...
- keep going
- don't stop
verb phrase
To persistently act or behave in a specified way despite difficulties.
Despite the hardship, she kept going by being positive and hopeful.
Often appears as...
- keep going
- it's worth it
verb phrase
To continue functioning or being active.
The engine keeps going for many hours.
Often appears as...
- keep the machine going
- keep going until job completion
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Motivational Context
Used to encourage, especially in difficult times, or to support continuing effort.
Even when it's tough, keep going – you're almost there!
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Endurance
Often used when someone is physically tired but needs to push through to the end.
I know the trail is steep, but keep going; the view at the top is worth it.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Resilience
Implies mental strength to continue despite emotional setbacks.
After the breakup, he kept going by focusing on his hobbies.
Pro Tip 1/3Motivational Context
Used to encourage, especially in difficult times, or to support continuing effort.
Even when it's tough, keep going – you're almost there!
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Endurance
Often used when someone is physically tired but needs to push through to the end.
I know the trail is steep, but keep going; the view at the top is worth it.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Resilience
Implies mental strength to continue despite emotional setbacks.
After the breakup, he kept going by focusing on his hobbies.
Pro Tip 1/3Motivational Context
Used to encourage, especially in difficult times, or to support continuing effort.
Even when it's tough, keep going – you're almost there!
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Endurance
Often used when someone is physically tired but needs to push through to the end.
I know the trail is steep, but keep going; the view at the top is worth it.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Resilience
Implies mental strength to continue despite emotional setbacks.
After the breakup, he kept going by focusing on his hobbies.
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