keep at
continue doing something (even if it is difficult)
To keep doing something, especially when it is hard or takes a long time.
If you keep at your English practice, you'll see big improvements.
"keep" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "keep" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
keep
at
keep atTo keep doing something, especially when it is hard or takes a long time.If you keep at your English practice, you'll see big improvements.
away
keep awayto avoid going near someone or something, or to not let someone go near it.You should keep away from that dog; it can be aggressive.
away from
keep away fromto not go close to someone or something, usually because it could be dangerous, unpleasant, or unwanted.You should keep away from that dog; it can be aggressive.
off
keep offto not walk on, touch, or go onto something, usually because it is not allowed or could be damaged.Please keep off the grass so it can grow properly.
on
keep onTo continue doing something, especially in a determined or repeated way.Even though it was raining, they kept on playing football.
out
keep outto stop someone or something from entering a place or area.The sign on the gate says 'Keep Out' to stop people from entering the construction site.
up
keep upTo move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else, so you are not left behind.It's hard to keep up with my brother when he's running.
up with
keep up withto move, learn, or do things fast enough so that you are not left behind by others or by changes.It's hard to keep up with all the new apps coming out these days.
keep away
stay away
to avoid going near someone or something, or to not let someone go near it.
You should keep away from that dog; it can be aggressive.
keep away from
avoid going near
to not go close to someone or something, usually because it could be dangerous, unpleasant, or unwanted.
You should keep away from that dog; it can be aggressive.
keep off
avoid touching or stepping on
to not walk on, touch, or go onto something, usually because it is not allowed or could be damaged.
Please keep off the grass so it can grow properly.
keep on
continue
To continue doing something, especially in a determined or repeated way.
Even though it was raining, they kept on playing football.
keep out
prevent entry
to stop someone or something from entering a place or area.
The sign on the gate says 'Keep Out' to stop people from entering the construction site.
keep up
maintain the same pace
To move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else, so you are not left behind.
It's hard to keep up with my brother when he's running.
keep up with
to stay at the same level or speed as someone or something
to move, learn, or do things fast enough so that you are not left behind by others or by changes.
It's hard to keep up with all the new apps coming out these days.