Meaning trap
keep up
stay informed
To continue to know about the latest news, information, or changes in a subject or activity.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To continue to know about the latest news, information, or changes in a subject or activity.
Another meaning of 'keep up' is 'maintain the same pace'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I try to keep up with the latest news every morning.study
- It's important for students to keep up with current events, especially if they want to study abroad.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: keep up (with something)
WrongIt's hard to keep up the latest trends.
RightIt's hard to keep up with the latest trends.
This sense needs 'with' — 'keep up WITH' developments.
Patternkeep up (with something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Keep up (with)' is the natural phrase for staying current. 'Remain informed about current affairs' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep up withthe newscurrent eventstechnologywhat's going on
Don't confuse it
Different from 'catch up on', which means to learn information you missed earlier.
Related
- keep up (maintain the same pace) — Another meaning of 'keep up' is 'maintain the same pace'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.