collocation · informal
keep fit
/kiːp fɪt/KEEP FIT
Band 4-5speakingtask2
to stay healthy and in good physical shape
Examples
“I go jogging every morning to keep fit.”
“Many people join a gym to help them keep fit.”
“You don't need to be sporty to keep fit; regular walking helps.”
Band 8 sentence
“Even with a busy schedule, I prioritise short workouts to keep fit and maintain energy levels.”
Collocations
- keep fit by exercising regularly
- keep fit with moderate exercise
Word family
keep verbfit adjective
Common mistakes
keep healthy→keep fit
make fit→keep fit
Say it for a higher band
5stay healthy→6be fit→7+keep fit
Synonyms
stay healthy
Easily confused
stay healthy
“She tries to stay healthy by eating well and sleeping enough.”
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