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held on; holding on; holds on
Definition of hold on
hold on to
: to maintain possession of or adherence to
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Synonyms & Antonyms for hold on
Synonyms
Antonyms
- cease,
- close,
- conclude,
- desist,
- die,
- discontinue,
- end,
- expire,
- finish,
- lapse,
- leave off,
- pass,
- quit,
- stop,
- terminate,
- wind up
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The first known use of hold on was in the 13th century
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