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Meaning of the word "keep at" in English

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keep at

US /kiːp æt/

UK /kiːp æt/

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Phrasal Verb

to continue working at something difficult or unpleasant without stopping

Example:

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You have to keep at it if you want to master a new language.

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Despite the challenges, she decided to keep at her studies.

Synonym:

persevere persist stick at plug away keep on

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Related Word:

keep keep on keep to keep in keep in with in keeping with keep up with