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Synonyms & Antonyms of holding on
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in holding up, running on
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holding on
verb
present participle of hold on
Synonyms & Antonyms of holding on (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
- the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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2
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
- hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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“Holding on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20on. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.
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