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hold on

verb

Definition of hold on

  1. intransitive verb

  2. 1a :  to maintain a condition or position :  persistb :  to maintain a grasp on something :  hang on

  3. 2 :  to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested; broadly :  wait

hold on to

  1. :  to maintain possession of or adherence to

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Examples of hold on in a Sentence

  1. the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages

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First Known Use of hold on

13th century

hold on Synonyms

Synonyms
abide, bide, endure, continue, hold up, keep up, last, perdure, persist, remain, run on
Antonyms
cease, close, conclude, desist, die, discontinue, end, expire, finish, lapse, leave off, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up
Related Words
linger, stay, stick around, tarry; carry through, prevail, survive
Near Antonyms
abate, die (down), ebb, let up, moderate, subside, wane

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