Keep on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP-awn
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn
KEEP-on
Definition
To continue doing something repeatedly or for a long time, especially when it is difficult or annoying.
Usage & Nuances
'Keep on' is informal and usually followed by a verb ending in -ing (e.g., 'keep on working'). It emphasizes persistence. Sometimes used to express mild annoyance: 'He keeps on talking.' Avoid confusing with 'keep' (just continue) or 'carry on' (British English, similar meaning).
Spanish: seguir - continuarPortuguese (BR): continuar - prosseguirPortuguese (PT): continuar - prosseguirChinese (Simplified): 继续Chinese (Traditional): 繼續Hindi: जारी रखनाArabic: يستمر فيBengali: লগাতার চালিয়ে যাওয়া - অব্যাহত রাখাRussian: продолжать - не переставатьJapanese: 〜し続けるVietnamese: tiếp tục - cứKorean: 계속하다Turkish: devam etmek - sürdürmekUrdu: لگاتار کرتے رہنا - جاری رکھناIndonesian: terus - terus-menerus
Example Sentences
You should keep on trying until you succeed.
basic
He keeps on talking in class.
basic
Please keep on reading until page ten.
basic
If you keep on complaining, no one will listen.
natural
They kept on working, even when it started raining.
natural
Why do you keep on asking the same question?
natural