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Meaning of keep at | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To persist in.
    transitive
  2. To constrain (a person) to continue doing (a task).
    transitive

Examples

“Learning a new language is hard, but if you keep at it, you'll get better.”
“If he doesn't get back to you right away, just keep at him and eventually you'll get an answer.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

keep at arm's length keep away keep away from keep back keep body and soul together keep cave

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