Synonyms of hold on

hold on

verb

1

as in to remain

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remain
• last
• continue
• run on
• persist
• hold up
• stay
• endure
• keep up
• survive
• stick around
• abide
• bide
• linger
• perdure
• carry through
• prevail
• tarry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wind up
• stop
• die
• pass
• end
• die (down)
• finish
• conclude
• close
• cease
• terminate
• leave off
• quit
• expire
• discontinue
• lapse
• desist
• moderate
• abate
• subside
• let up
• ebb
• wane

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• wind up
• stop
• die
• pass
• end
• die (down)
• finish
• conclude
• close
• cease
• terminate
• leave off
• quit
• expire
• discontinue
• lapse
• desist
• moderate
• abate
• subside
• let up
• ebb
• wane

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2

as in to wait

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

hold on a minute—it's not your turn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wait
• hold one's breath
• stay
• sit tight
• bide one's time
• cool one's heels
• hang around
• await
• stick around
• linger
• remain
• stand by
• bide
• expect
• watch (for)
• anticipate
• tarry