Meaning trap
keep up
stay informed
To continue to know about the latest news, information, or changes in a subject or activity.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To continue to know about the latest news, information, or changes in a subject or activity.
Another meaning of 'keep up' is 'maintain the same pace'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I try to keep up with the latest news every morning.
It's important for students to keep up with current events, especially if they want to study abroad.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It's hard to keep up the latest trends.
Say: It's hard to keep up with the latest trends.
This sense needs 'with' — 'keep up WITH' developments.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Keep up (with)' is the natural phrase for staying current. 'Remain informed about current affairs' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep up with
- the news
- current events
- technology
- what's going on
Don't confuse it
Related
Other meanings and phrases to compare.
- keep up (maintain the same pace) — Another meaning of 'keep up' is 'maintain the same pace'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.