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 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 He was arraigned Thursday night and ordered held on $10,000 bond. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 The man arrested last weekend is being held on a $500 bond on the misdemeanors. — Alex Brizee july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 And the Millennium Park Summer Music Series, a free outdoor concert series held on select days throughout the summer, was also called off Thursday night. — Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on

Verb

Although laws changed in 1829 to allow Catholics to become members of parliament, the idea of a Catholic prime minister remained controversial for many years.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Much of the squad that lifted the trophy is expected to remain together, while Yamal could be an even bigger force by the time the next World Cup arrives.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

La Roja is a far more patient team, preferring to keep possession and pass their opponent to death, waiting for any momentary lapse of concentration.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Zidane has been waiting for this moment for five years, and expectations are sky high.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of wait

Verb

While the celebration continues, Lamine Yamal and crew are already the favorites to retain the trophy at the 2030 tournament.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The global oil supply will remain disrupted as long as the fighting continues and energy facilities in the Gul f remain damaged, an energy analyst said Monday.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026