Synonyms of hold on
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Another word for hold on is hold. Other synonyms of hold on are seize, cling, clutch, take and fondle.
Synonyms and similar words for hold on
verbTo grasp or grip firmly.
- belockTo lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten.
- hold tight
- begraspTo grasp around or about; grasp firmly, fully, or completely; apprehend.
- begripTo grip around or about; get a grip on; grasp.
- clasp
- clench
- clinchTo hold firmly; to clench.
- clingTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
- clutchTo grip or grasp tightly.
- enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace.
- fondleTo grasp.
- glaum dialectal
- grab
- grabbleTo attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).
- grasp
- grip
- hang on
- holdTo grasp or grip.
- nab
- seizeTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- strangleholdTo hold a tight grip or control.
- takeTo grasp or grip.
- beclasp datedTo clasp.
- fang archaic, dialectalTo catch, capture; seize.
- nim obsolete
verbWait a short while.
- cool one's heelsTo wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.
- back that train upSaid to a person who is speaking or acting too hastily.
- bide one's timeTo wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
- defer
- hold one's breath
- hold one's horsesTo be patient; to wait.
- hold one's waterTo be patient; to control one's impulses.
- hold out
- mark time
- stand byTo wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
- stay
- twiddle one's thumbs
- wait
- abide obsoleteTo endure without yielding; to withstand.
- bide archaic, dialectal
- expect obsolete
verbTo remain loyal.
- keep faithTo retain one's faith.
- abide byTo remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
- go to the wall for someone UK
- stick byTo follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or...
- stick withTo follow loyally.
verbTo persist.
- go onTo continue in extent.
- last
- remain
- endureTo continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
- lie
- prevail
- live
- persist
- stickTo persist.
- stick it outTo persist or continue to the end.
- stick outTo persist until the end; stick it out.
- aby obsoleteTo endure or tolerate (something); to experience.
- astand obsolete
Meaning of hold on
- verb To grasp or grip firmly.
- verb To keep; to store something for someone.
- verb To retain an advantage.
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