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Habibaelgindy Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

difference?

What's the difference between keep and keep on?
  

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keep = retain keep on = continue

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  • keep = retain keep on = continue
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keep = retain
keep on = continue
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habibaelgindyWhat's the difference between keep and keep on?
In a catenative construction the meaning is the same.

Keep going. ~ Keep on going.
You should keep trying. ~ You should keep on trying.

CJ
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