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hold on

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hold on

1 to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
  • the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
Synonyms of hold on

abide, bide, continue, endure, hold up, keep up, last, perdure, persist, remain, run on
Words Related to hold on

linger, stay, stick around, tarry

carry through, prevail, survive
Near Antonyms of hold on

abate, die (down), ebb, let up, moderate, subside, wane
Antonyms of hold on

cease, close, conclude, desist, die, discontinue, end, expire, finish, lapse, leave off, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up
2 to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
  • hold on a minute—itʼs not your turn
Synonyms of hold on

await, bide, stay, wait
Words Related to hold on

hang around, linger, remain, stick around, tarry

stand by

anticipate, expect, watch (for)
Phrases Synonymous with hold on

bide oneʼs time, cool one's heels, hold one's breath, sit tight

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