English verb: keep going | |||
1. | keep going (stative) continue uninterrupted | ||
Samples | The disease will run on unchecked. The party kept going until 4 A.M.. | ||
Synonyms | run on | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed | ||
Verb group | keep going, patronage, patronise, patronize, support | ||
2. | keep going (stative) suffice for a period between two points | ||
Samples | This money will keep us going for another year. | ||
Synonyms | bridge over, tide over | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | answer, do, serve, suffice | ||
3. | keep going (communication) be a regular customer or client of | ||
Samples | We patronize this store. Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could. | ||
Synonyms | patronage, patronise, patronize, support | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | foster, nurture | ||
Verb group | keep going, run on | ||