English Explanatory Dictionary

hold on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To grasp or grip firmly.
  2. To keep; to store something for someone.
  3. To retain an advantage.
  4. Wait a short while.
  5. To remain loyal.
  6. To persist.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hold on holds on holding on held on

Synonyms

belock hold tight beclasp begrasp begrip clasp clench clinch cling clutch enclasp fang fondle glaum grab grabble grasp grip hang on hold on hold nab nim seize stranglehold take keep store cool one's heels abide back that train up bide bide one's time expect defer hold one's breath hold one's horses hold one's water hold out mark time stand by stay twiddle one's thumbs wait keep faith abide by go to the wall for someone stick by stick with go on last remain aby astand endure lie prevail live persist stick

Related words

hang on hold up on hold
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