keep at something phrasal verb (see also keep)

1. keep at it spoken to continue to do something, although it is difficult or hard work:
I know it’s hard, but keep at it! Don’t give up!

2. keep somebody at something to force someone to continue to work hard and not let them stop

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keep at
keep at (something)
to continue to do something.
It wasn't easy to learn to skate, but I kept at it, and finally I could skate decently enough.

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keep at something
keep at (something)
to continue to do something.
It wasn't easy to learn to skate, but I kept at it, and finally I could skate decently enough.

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keep at
1. • keep after/at (someone)
remind someone over and over about something
I always have to keep after my friend to do her job properly.

2. • keep at (something)
persist with something
He has decided to keep at his studies and I am sure that he will succeed.

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keep at something
• keep at (something)
persist with something
He has decided to keep at his studies and I am sure that he will succeed.

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keep at
v. To continue to do; go on with.
Mary kept at her homework until she finished it.
Compare: KEEP ON¹, KEEP UP(1b).

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keep at someone
• keep after/at (someone)
remind someone over and over about something
I always have to keep after my friend to do her job properly.

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