Phrasal Verbs

keep at

This page is about the phrasal verb keep at

Meaning

If you keep at something, you continue doing it.

Synonym

persevere with

For example

  • keep at sth Your English has improved a lot, so the new course must be working. You should keep at it.

  • keep at sth I've been feeling so much better since I started exercising that I'm trying hard to keep at it this time.

Quick Quiz

Julie's started saving her money. If she keeps at it she'll

a. spend it soon

b. have nothing left

c. have plenty in the future
a) spend it soon b) have nothing left c) have plenty in the future

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