Keep on

phrasal verb

To continue to do something.

He keeps on asking the same question.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To continue to do something

Often appears as...

  • keep on going
  • keep on trying
phrasal verb

To persist in an action despite difficulties or oppositions.

Even though it was hard, she kept on studying for her exam.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To persist in an action despite difficulties or oppositions

Often appears as...

  • keep on fighting
  • keep on striving
phrasal verb

To cause to continue.

The teacher keeps on encouraging us to study hard.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To cause to continue

Often appears as...

  • keep on encouraging
  • keep on motivating
phrasal verb

To stay or remain in a specified state or condition.

The weather keeps on being unpredictable.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To stay or remain in a specified state or condition

Often appears as...

  • keep on improving
  • keep on growing
phrasal verb

To continue to do something.

He keeps on asking the same question.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To continue to do something

Often appears as...

  • keep on going
  • keep on trying
phrasal verb

To persist in an action despite difficulties or oppositions.

Even though it was hard, she kept on studying for her exam.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To persist in an action despite difficulties or oppositions

Often appears as...

  • keep on fighting
  • keep on striving
phrasal verb

To cause to continue.

The teacher keeps on encouraging us to study hard.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To cause to continue

Often appears as...

  • keep on encouraging
  • keep on motivating
phrasal verb

To stay or remain in a specified state or condition.

The weather keeps on being unpredictable.
Visual representation of "keep on" - To stay or remain in a specified state or condition

Often appears as...

  • keep on improving
  • keep on growing
Definition 1 of 4
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Continuous Action

Use 'keep on' to emphasize the ongoing nature of an action or behavior.

Illustration for Continuous Action
She keeps on singing despite the late hour.
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Mild Frustration

'Keep on' can imply mild frustration when someone continues doing something annoying.

Illustration for Mild Frustration
He keeps on humming, and it's getting on my nerves.
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Continuous Action

Use 'keep on' to emphasize the ongoing nature of an action or behavior.

Illustration for Continuous Action
She keeps on singing despite the late hour.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Mild Frustration

'Keep on' can imply mild frustration when someone continues doing something annoying.

Illustration for Mild Frustration
He keeps on humming, and it's getting on my nerves.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Continuous Action

Use 'keep on' to emphasize the ongoing nature of an action or behavior.

Illustration for Continuous Action
She keeps on singing despite the late hour.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Mild Frustration

'Keep on' can imply mild frustration when someone continues doing something annoying.

Illustration for Mild Frustration
He keeps on humming, and it's getting on my nerves.
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