continue
Even though it was raining, they kept on playing football.
keep on — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
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persist annoyingly
She kept on at me to tidy my room until I finally gave in.
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1. continue
B1neutralspoken
To continue doing something, especially in a determined or repeated way.
Even though it was raining, they kept on playing football.
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C1informalspoken
To repeatedly ask, complain, or talk about something in a way that becomes irritating or tiresome, especially when directed at someone.
She kept on at me to tidy my room until I finally gave in.
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