MEANING AND PRACTISE EXERCISES OF KEEP AS A PHRASAL VERB
KEEP ON
Meaning 1: to continue.
Example: She kept on trying to do the exercises even though they were very difficult.
Meaning 2: to continue talking while annoying the person you are talking to. Example: He kept on about it even though it was clear we had all already understood.
KEEP BACK
Meaning 1: to prevent from progressing.
Example: He is kept back in his studies because the other students are not as intelligent as he is.
Meaning 2: to hold or remain at a distance.
KEEP AWAY
Meaning: to hold or remain at a distance.
Example: The fireman told everyone to keep away and not approach the fire.
KEEP UP
Meaning 1: to continue in the same way.
Example: You’re doing vey well! Keep it up!
Meaning 2: to progess at the same rate as someone or something.
Example: He was so fast that none of the other runners could keep up with him.
KEEP OUT
Meaning: to remain outside or make someone or something stay outside.
Example: Close the windows to keep out the mosquitoes.
KEEP DOWN
Meaning: to hold back, restrain or repress.
Example: The government said that wearing masks will be keep the number of Covid cases down.