keep at
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Learning a new language is hard, but if you keep at it, you'll get better.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To constrain (a person) to continue doing (a task).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “keep at” mean?
To persist in.
Is “keep at” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.