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keep vs keep going

keep going vs keep

keep is a noun but keep going is not a noun.

keep and keep going both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
keep going No No Yes No
As verbs, keep going is a hyponym of keep; that is, keep going is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
  • keep going: continue uninterrupted
Other hyponyms of keep include hold, run on, ride.
keep (noun) keep going (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
keep (verb) keep going (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting be a regular customer or client of
prevent the action or expression of suffice for a period between two points
stick to correctly or closely continue uninterrupted
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
hold and prevent from leaving
retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
Difference between keep and keep going

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