keep on
verb
kept on; keeping on; keeps on
1
informal
: to continue happening, doing something, working, etc.
The rain kept on throughout the day.
He talked and talked. At one point I thought he would keep on all night.
She kept on talking after I told her to be quiet.
2
: to continue to have (someone) as an employee
The chef was kept on even after the restaurant was sold.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
The current day kept on getting further and further away.
—
Alfred Soto,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
Ewedoos Wide-leg Pants A good pair of wide-leg pants is the travel gift that keeps on giving.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Maintenance becomes much easier if only the items used regularly are kept on the counter and clutter is kept to a minimum, Riding says.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for keep on
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“Keep on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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