HOLD ON Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

hold on

verb

Definition of hold on

as in to remain

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages

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as in to wait

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something hold on a minute—it's not your turn

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Recent Examples of hold on Other Black families tried to hold on under the new regime but ultimately found Wilmington untenable and moved north, joining a local exodus that prefigured the Great Migration. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Adrian Del Castillo hit a three-run home run in the first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Saturday night. — ABC News, 5 July 2026 Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026 He is being held on $150,000 bond and his next court date is scheduled for Monday, July 6, according to jail records viewed by PEOPLE. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on

Verb

Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
There’s enough cash on hand for Rhaenyra to administer the Seven Kingdoms for a fortnight, and no one remaining from the old regime — not Alicent, not Orwyle — knows where Lannister hid the rest of the ingots.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

Those who don't see their scores by Monday may have to wait a little longer, as exams taken later in the testing period may take longer to process, according to the College Board's FAQ.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of wait

Verb

There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026