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 Should be a tad easier to hold on to the ball, DryGrip or not. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Rolle was being held on a $15,650 bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, Miami-Dade jail records show. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Short n’ Sweet is her only collection to hold on to the Billboard 200 for triple-digit frames. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where NASCAR WAG Jordyn Mallory goes for a test ride and holds on for dear life in a Daytona tuneup. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on

Verb

The coating is designed to remain effective after stamping, potentially allowing manufacturers to remove some processing steps used with untreated aluminum.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Switzerland, which has long remained neutral in international military conflicts, also moved to adopt a security policy on Friday that would protect itself from a future Russian attack.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

Construction on the new White House ballroom and demolition of the East Wing have faced significant legal challenges, though the Supreme Court recently ruled in a 5-4 decision that construction can continue.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
Hawaii residents and visitors should continue monitoring forecasts and any watches or warnings that may be issued as Lowell approaches the islands, the hurricane center said.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

Instead of explaining why something happened after the fact, the organization helps the customer stay ahead of it.

— Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Alabama considered Norvell as Nick Saban’s replacement in January 2024, but Alford and the Seminoles gave their coach a new contract to stay through 2031.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of stay

Verb

The unconditional quality of my love for him will not last forever, just as my brother’s did not.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The show draws top-level artists for musical guest performances, including Stevie Nicks, Adele, and the Go-Go’s, who have all left lasting impressions with their appearances.

— Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026