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keep on going vs keep going on

Both are correct phrases, but have slightly different meanings and usage. "Keep on going" is more commonly used and means to continue moving forward or making progress. On the other hand, "keep going on" can also be correct but it is less common and may imply a sense of persistence or endurance.
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keep on going

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean to continue moving forward or making progress.

Use "keep on going" when you want to encourage someone to continue with their current activity or to persevere in the face of challenges.

Examples:

  • I know it's tough, but you have to keep on going.
  • Despite the obstacles, she decided to keep on going with her project.
  • Jul 5, 2016 ... ... keep-on-going ——— ⚠️ You're free to use this song in any of your YouTube videos, but you MUST include the following in your video ...
  • Aug 18, 2007 ... "Keep on going" is a colloquialism. The "on" is superfluous. If you say "Keep going," it means the same thing.
  • Mar 30, 2017 ... Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner Records Keep on Going · Fleetwood Mac Mystery to Me ℗ 1973 Warner Records Inc. Bass Guitar: Bob Welch ...
  • Mar 2, 2018 ... Andrew W.K. - "Keep On Going" Listen now: https://red.lnk.to/AWKYNA From the album: "You're Not Alone" LYRICS: ------------- Far away from ...
  • Listen to Keep on Going on Spotify. Song · Fleetwood Mac · 1973.
  • Apr 1, 2011 ... Keep On Going - live at red rocks. 49K views · 13 years ago ...more. Yonder Mountain String Band. 15.1K. Subscribe. 407. Share.
  • Aug 24, 2020 ... Randy asking about “keep on going”. [ Speculations ]. r/borderlands3 - a screenshot of ...
  • Dec 28, 2006 ... ... KEEP ON GOING (KEG) as essential for growth and development. In addition to the RING-HCa and ankyrin repeats, KEG contains a kinase domain ...
  • Feb 8, 2021 ... Jokes that keep on going in AYITL. I had finished watching the original Gilmore Girls and decided to watch a year in the life for a second ...

Alternatives:

  • keep moving forward
  • keep progressing
  • keep pushing ahead
  • keep advancing
  • keep forging ahead

keep going on

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It may imply a sense of persistence or endurance.

You can use "keep going on" to convey the idea of continuing with an action or activity, especially in the face of challenges or difficulties.

Examples:

  • Despite the setbacks, he decided to keep going on with his research.
  • She was tired, but she knew she had to keep going on.
  • Mar 24, 2012 ... Song Info: Artist(s): LaShun Pace Song Title: Keep Going On Album: Reborn Year of Album Release: 2011 Record Label: Shanachie.
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  • Oct 19, 2020 ... ... song. I will keep going on. For now there is nothing else. Allen. 3:04. Go to channel · The Bengsons - Hope Comes. thebengsons•159K views.
  • Mar 13, 2024 ... Can someone give advice on how to keep going on? Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it.
  • Oct 17, 2020 ... ... the same thing happens: Many of the extensions will keep going on and offline constantly for about one day. On and offline every few seco…
  • Jul 23, 2023 ... I'm guilty of a lot of these things myself and keep ending up in troubled relationships. I'd recommend keep going on dates until you find a real ...
  • Oct 31, 2020 ... Like Abigail so eloquently said, it's a prayer. One worth repeating. Keep going on, everyone. Ponti out. Share this:.
  • Oct 4, 2023 ... So one of the circuits in my house keep going on and off without tripping the breaker. One guy came and replaced the breaker, ...
  • Apr 3, 2020 ... Yes, It's (Probably) Safe to Keep Going on Walks Outside. Just don't stroll down the sidewalk arm in arm. By Lisa Weidenfeld· 4/3/2020, 11:37 ...
  • May 8, 2024 ... How do I keep going on with AdMech after a year of constant losing? Hobby. Since 10e launched I have been regularly playing only as AdMech ...

Alternatives:

  • continue persisting
  • persevere
  • persist in
  • carry on
  • press on

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