Meaning
“Keep up with” means to stay at the same level or pace as someone or something, or to remain informed about something. It can describe physical speed, mental progress, or awareness of news and trends.
Grammar and Usage
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Phrasal verb: transitive
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Structure: keep up with + noun/pronoun
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Usage:
- To move as quickly as someone else: She walks so fast that I can’t keep up with her.
- To maintain knowledge or awareness: He tries to keep up with the latest technology.
- To match progress or standards: It’s hard to keep up with all my assignments.
Common Phrases
- keep up with the times
- keep up with the news
- keep up with someone’s pace
- keep up with demand
Collocations
- keep up with + technology
- keep up with friends
- keep up with work
- keep up with trends
- keep up with competition
Examples
- I can’t keep up with his fast walking.
- She tries to keep up with the latest fashion.
- It’s hard to keep up with all the homework.
- They couldn’t keep up with the rising demand.
- He keeps up with world news every morning.
- I can’t keep up with everything happening online.
- The company struggles to keep up with its competitors.
- Keep up with your studies, or you might fall behind.
Synonyms or Related
- stay up to date with
- stay informed about
- catch up on
- stay abreast of
Antonym
- fall behind
- lose track of
- lag behind