keep up

VERB

maintain, sustain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hold on

WEAK

balance compete contend continue emulate go on keep pace keep step match pace persevere preserve rival run with vie

Antonyms

WEAK

let go neglect

Example Sentences

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However, the country’s electricity grid couldn’t keep up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But if you're not a superfan, how can you keep up?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Looking to keep up that enormous success, “Cars 2” and “Cars 3” followed in 2011 and 2017, respectively.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Attrition has spread its staff thin, making it difficult to keep up with its other responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Chris took off down the road, and I pedaled hard to keep up.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones