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keep at

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkiːp ət/

keep at means: To continue working on something, even when it is difficult.

verb

CONTINUE TRYINGB1

To continue working on something, even when it is difficult.

  • Keep at it!
  • She kept at the puzzle until she solved it.
  • If you keep at your studies, you will make progress.

How to use it: keep at something (Keep at your practice and you will improve.)

Similar words: persist in, stick with

Opposites: quit

Common phrases: keep at something, keep at it

KEEP PRESSURINGB2

To repeatedly urge someone to continue a task or do what you want.

  • Keep at him until he answers.
  • Her father kept at her to finish her homework.
  • The manager kept at us until the job was done.

How to use it: keep at someone to do something (She kept at him to finish the report.)

Similar words: nag, pressure, pester

Common phrases: keep at someone, keep at him

Questions about keep at

What does keep at mean?

To continue working on something, even when it is difficult.

What is keep at in other languages?

Türkçe: devam etmek · Español: persistir en · Français: persévérer dans · Deutsch: dranbleiben · Italiano: perseverare in · 日本語: 続ける

How do you pronounce keep at?

It is pronounced /ˈkiːp ət/.

How do you use keep at in a sentence?

Keep at it! She kept at the puzzle until she solved it.

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