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KEEP UP

(verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the phrase Keep Up.

Keep Up - as a verb

Maintain a required pace or level

Example: "He could not keep up and dropped out of the race"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lengthen or extend in duration or space

Example: "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prolong10sustain7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear oncontinue10preserve13uphold12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

Example: "We preserve these archeological findings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conserve13maintain10preserve13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keep10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep informed

Example: "He kept up on his country's foreign policies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
follow12keep abreast

Prevent from going to bed at night

Example: "The anticipation of the trip kept the children up all night"

Example Sentences

"He always tries to keep up with the latest fashion trends."
"I find it hard to keep up with all the changes happening in the industry."
"You'll need to study hard if you want to keep up with the other students."
"It's important to keep up with the news to stay informed."
"She couldn't keep up with the fast pace of the race."
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