keep up with — to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp ʌp wɪð/
Korean meaning: ~를 따라가다, ~에 뒤처지지 않다
Korean pronunciation: **킵** **업** 위드
Example Sentences
- My grandma uses TikTok to keep up with her grandchildren - she's more viral than them now!
- I tried to keep up with my fitness trainer, but ended up keeping up with the ambulance instead.
- Students need to keep up with their assignments to succeed academically.
keep up with
VERB//kiːp ʌp wɪð//
to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
A shorter person takes quick steps to keep up with their tall walking companion
When you're fed up, step up to keep up with the pack!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'cepan'(잡다, 보관하다)에서 온 'keep'과 'up'(위로, 계속), 'with'(함께)가 결합되어 '누군가와 함께 계속 나아가다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandma uses TikTok to keep up with her grandchildren - she's more viral than them now!”
“I tried to keep up with my fitness trainer, but ended up keeping up with the ambulance instead.”
“Students need to keep up with their assignments to succeed academically.”
“The company struggled to keep up with rapid market changes.”
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