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 Taiwan’s National Day is held on the anniversary ‌of a 1911 uprising that led to the overthrow of China’s last imperial dynasty and the establishment of ‌the Republic of China. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2026 Maybe there are a few prospects out there, like Jasson Dominguez, Clint Frazier and Miguel Andujar, that Cashman held on to for too long. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Scoring a first-quarter touchdown will prove critical as the Broncos hold on late. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 True North added seven of its own and held on for the 38-31 victory. — D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on

Verb

These remain part of its development strategy rather than a range of certified aircraft.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Even after the setback, young households remained wealthier than their counterparts were before the pandemic.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

The wealth gap has political stakes, too That sense of waiting for an opportunity has electoral relevance.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Dahmen recommends waiting about a week after the frost before beginning to plant spring bulbs and getting a head start on next year's garden.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of wait

Verb

The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
This month Regal cinemas are re-running James Bond classics as the wait for a new 007 actor continues.

— Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

The foamy pink water spread across Halifax Harbor; some stayed near the surface and some sank, painting streaks across the water.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
And all these middle powers, everyone has this ability to stay open, stay world-based, and continue to transact with each other.

— Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stay

Verb

Sweetin also noted their bond has lasted since acting on-screen together more than 30 years ago.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Five people were killed and 36 wounded in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital that lasted from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, Kyiv police said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026