keep going

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌkiːp ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
US: /ˌkiːp ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

  1. To continue doing something; to not stop.

    1. I'm tired, but I need to keep going. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even though it's difficult, you have to keep going if you want to succeed. [ ] [ ]

  2. To continue moving forward in a particular direction.

    1. Keep going straight, and you'll see the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road was long, but they had to keep going to reach their destination before dark. [ ] [ ]

  3. To continue operating or functioning.

    1. The company needs more money to keep going. [ ] [ ]
    2. We're struggling to keep going, but we're not giving up yet despite all the challenges. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

continue persevere persist press on
keep going idiom

  1. An encouragement to continue or persevere.

    1. Keep going! You're almost there! [ ] [ ]
    2. Even when you feel like quitting, just keep going; you'll be glad you did. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "keep going" in English means: To continue doing something; to not stop., To continue moving forward in a particular direction., To continue operating or functioning..

The phonetic transcription of "keep going" is /ˌkiːp ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌkiːp ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "keep going": continue, persevere, persist, press on.

Example usage of "keep going": "I'm tired, but I need to keep going.". More examples on the page.