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Synonyms

keep on

British  

verb

  1. to continue or persist in (doing something)

    keep on running

  2. (tr) to continue to wear

  3. (tr) to continue to employ

    the firm kept on only ten men

  4. to persist in talking (about)

  5. to nag (a person)

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keep on Idioms  

  1. Continue, persist, as in They kept on singing all night . [Late 1500s]

  2. Maintain an existing situation, as in After Mr. Brown died, the housekeeper wondered if she would be kept on . [Mid-1600s]

  3. Cause to stay on or remain attached, as in Keep your coat on; it's cold in here . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Intel stock has been on an incredible run and the gains just keep on coming.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"I still want to be the best player in the world and to keep on playing my rugby," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I am going to have the highest standards for myself to keep on striving to get better.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

And the numbers show that the U.S. economy is increasingly dependent on this class to keep on spending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The carter is asleep on his jointed perch: the bullocks know the route well, they keep on without guidance from him.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

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