Synonyms for hold on
hold on

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1. grasp, hold onverb

   hold firmly

   Synonyms:
   dig, apprehend, hang on, persevere, savvy, hang in, stop, keep, persist, grok, compass, get the picture, comprehend, grasp, hold the line

2. hold on, stopverb

   stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments

   "Hold on a moment!"

   Synonyms:
   block up, stop over, halt, hang on, hang in, give up, arrest, block off, hold back, end, finish, keep, lay off, turn back, grasp, hold the line, break off, break, block, stop, blockade, bar, cease, barricade, persist, discontinue, contain, persevere, kibosh, intercept, terminate, quit, check

3. persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold onverb

   be persistent, refuse to stop

   "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"

   Synonyms:
   hang on, run, stay, keep, die hard, append, hang in, tack, persist, tag on, tack on, prevail, persevere, remain, endure, grasp, stop, hold the line

4. hang on, hold the line, hold onverb

   hold the phone line open

   "Please hang on while I get your folder"

   Synonyms:
   append, hold the line, hang on, tag on, hang in, tack, keep, persist, persevere, stop, tack on, grasp

5. keep, hold onverb

   retain possession of

   "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?"; "She kept her maiden name after she married"

   Synonyms:
   go along, keep on, stop, hang on, go on, keep, restrain, hold back, observe, persist, save, hold, prevent, hang in, retain, persevere, keep back, sustain, maintain, keep open, hold the line, grasp, celebrate, hold open, preserve, proceed, continue, stay fresh

Matched Categories

1. • Continue
   • Have
   • Hold
   • Interrupt
   • Telephone
   • Wait

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

1. hold on

   Synonyms:
   (Active.) continue, maintain, keep up, push forward

2. hold on

   Synonyms:
   (Neuter.) cling, stick, hold fast, keep hold of

3. hold on

   Synonyms:
   (Neuter.) continue, remain, endure, last

4. hold on

   Synonyms:
   persevere, persist, be steady, be steadfast, be constant, go on, keep on, keep one's course, keep or maintain one's ground, stick to it, not give it up, stand fast, stand firm

Suggested Resources

1. hold on

   Read the full text of the Hold On poem by missionwork2 on the Poetry.com website.

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How to use hold on in a sentence?

1. Rosie Watson:

   Eastern Europe has more natural resources and more to hold on to and not let go, down that root of destroying.

2. Britney Blair:

   In the current environment, we are way more likely to talk about the ways in which we're hurting, when that's authentic, it's the kind of thing you want to hold on to. It's also really sexy when a potential partner is willing to be so vulnerable and real.

3. Mananya Boonmee:

   The economy is bad right now. Everybody needs something to hold on to.

4. Michael Smith:

   This morning, I have been thinking about how we do not always understand the reason things happen, however, we will continue to hold on to our God for peace and comfort as our hearts continue to break. Please continue to pray for us as we navigate this difficult time.

5. Gayle Sweet:

   I told Gayle Sweet,' Hold on, just hold on, I'm calling for help now,'.