keeps on
Doesn't give up
Keeps on means continues without stopping.
The phrase emphasizes persistence or repetition: She keeps on asking the same question, The rain just keeps on falling.
It often carries a note of stubbornness or endurance—something that won't quit despite expectations or obstacles: He keeps on trying even when everyone says it's hopeless.
- continuesProceeds without stopping
- goes onContinues or persists
- enduresContinues despite hardship
- repeatsOccurs more than once
- carries onContinues without stopping
never gives up · presses on · sustains · maintains · ongoing · perseveres · persists · soldiers on · reiterates · resumes · determined · proceeds · advances · holds out · re-engages · progresses · moves forward · unwavering
keeps onstops
Ceases to continue
ceases · quits · halts · ends · discontinues
keeps ongives up
Ceases effort or resistance
abandons · quits · surrenders · throws in the towel · walks away
keeps onstops
Ceases to continue
pauses · interrupts · breaks · suspends · takes a break
keep, kept, keeper, keeping, upkeep, keeps, keep on, housekeeper, bookkeeper