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Collocation

keep going

verb + -ing form verb + -ing (phrasal verb)

to continue doing something despite difficulty, fatigue, or interruptions

keep going: to continue doing something despite difficulty, fatigue, or interruptions

Definition

'keep going' is a common English collocation. to continue doing something despite difficulty, fatigue, or interruptions

keep + going

“Even when you feel tired, keep going.”

Examples

  • I was exhausted, but I told myself to keep going.
  • If the pain gets worse, stop; otherwise, keep going slowly.
  • We got lost, but we decided to keep going until we saw a main road.
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  • She wanted to quit, yet her coach urged her to keep going.
  • Keep going, and you will understand the chapter by the end.
  • The engine sputtered, but somehow it kept going all the way home.
  • They kept going despite the wind and the freezing temperatures.
  • When the first plan failed, he kept going with a different approach.
  • No matter how many rejections you get, keep going and improve your work.