hold on - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

be persistent, refuse to stop

Synonyms

• hang in
• hang on
• hold on
• persevere
• persist

More generic

• bear on
• carry on
• continue
• preserve
• uphold

More specific

• ask for it
• ask for trouble
• follow
• obstinate
• plug
• plug away
• stick to
• stick with

Verb

stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments

Synonyms

• hold on
• stop

More generic

• break
• interrupt

Verb

hold the phone line open

Synonyms

• hang on
• hold on
• hold the line

More generic

• await
• expect
• look
• wait

Related

• call
• call up
• phone
• ring
• telephone

Verb

hold firmly

Synonyms

• grasp
• hold on

More generic

• hold
• take hold

More specific

• clasp
• cling
• hang
• latch on

Verb

retain possession of

Synonyms

• hold on
• keep

More generic

• have
• have got
• hold

More specific

• carry over
• deduct
• deny
• harbor
• harbour
• hive away
• hold
• hold back
• hold over
• keep back
• lay in
• preserve
• put in
• recoup
• refuse
• retain
• salt away
• save
• stack away
• stash away
• store
• withhold

Related

• hold open
• keep
• keep open
• save

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