HOLD ON Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

hold on

verb

Definition of hold on

as in to remain

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages

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as in to wait

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something hold on a minute—it's not your turn

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Recent Examples of hold on Its forces are battering Iran’s coast – military installations, bridges, airports, port facilities – to neutralise the Iranian military’s hold on the strait. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 25 July 2026 The mini season is held on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July annually, beginning and ending at midnight. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Each of the men is charged with second-degree assault and held on a $150,000 surety bond. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 With only 10 men after a red card, England held on to a lead for 60 minutes to outlast Mexico 3-2, in the rain, at 7300 feet above sea level. — Jack Cosbie, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on

Verb

This area is designated a blue zone because of its high percentage of residents aged 90 and older, a statistic that has remained consistent over the past 150 years.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Safety officials investigate building The cause of the roof collapse remains under investigation, Bradenton officials said Sunday afternoon.

— Ryan Ballogg July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

Hiking, biking, horse-riding and swimming, the parks have public amenities just waiting to be used for free, especially during the summer and fall months.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
So DeRozan doesn’t really need to sign at the minimum anywhere, at this point, and doesn’t need to wait weeks for the Heat, either.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026

Definition of wait

Verb

Both will continue group activities until their respective dates, with Pledis requesting fans not to visit enlistment ceremonies.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The bank said Thailand is being weighed down by falling gold prices and lower real interest rates, while Indonesia continues to face concerns over policy uncertainty and governance despite measures aimed at attracting foreign capital.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

Nearly 8,000 hectares of forest have also been lost, according to Zainetti, who stayed to help coordinate the emergency response.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Connecting rooms are available (as are babysitting services), and the young visitors staying at the same time as us were embraced with just the same warmth and care as their parents.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026