keep at

VERB

continue, endure

Synonyms

WEAK

be steadfast carry on complete drudge finish grind labor last maintain persevere persist remain slave stay stick toil

Antonyms

WEAK

discontinue give in give up

Example Sentences

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“But if you keep at it for a while, you can get a really good product out of it,” Kanekar added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Maye says he and his teammates just want to keep at it.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

His welcome gift to new hires is a mattress to keep at work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 12, 2025

"We eat only what we can keep at room temperature," says Rosa.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

“We’re going to keep at this,” she added, like an afterthought.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely