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keep going

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkiːp ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ · UK /ˌkiːp ˈɡəʊɪŋ/

keep going means: To continue moving or doing something, even when it is difficult.

verb

CONTINUEA2

To continue moving or doing something, even when it is difficult.

  • Keep going until you reach the bridge.
  • She kept going even when her legs hurt.
  • We have made good progress, so let’s keep going.

Similar words: continue, carry on, press on

Opposites: stop, give up

Common phrases: keep going straight, keep going uphill, just keep going

STILL FUNCTIONB1

To continue working or operating.

  • This clock keeps going all night.
  • The old engine kept going despite the cold.
  • Will the battery keep going until morning?

Similar words: keep working, continue functioning

Opposites: stop

Common phrases: keep going overnight, keep going longer

HELP CONTINUEB1

To give someone the energy, hope, or supplies they need to continue.

  • A sandwich will keep you going.
  • Hope kept them going through the long winter.
  • What keeps you going when work gets difficult?

How to use it: keep someone/something going (Her encouragement kept me going.)

Similar words: sustain, support

Common phrases: keep someone going, keep something going

Questions about keep going

What does keep going mean?

To continue moving or doing something, even when it is difficult.

What is keep going in other languages?

Türkçe: devam etmek · Español: seguir · Français: continuer · Deutsch: weitermachen · Italiano: continuare · 日本語: 続ける

How do you pronounce keep going?

In American English /ˌkiːp ˈɡoʊɪŋ/; in British English /ˌkiːp ˈɡəʊɪŋ/.

How do you use keep going in a sentence?

Keep going until you reach the bridge. She kept going even when her legs hurt.

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