Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hold on

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.18 in modern English

Syllables: hold on
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To grasp or grip firmly.

verb

To keep; to store something for someone.

verb

To retain an advantage.

verb

Wait a short while.

verb

To remain loyal.

verb

Example Sentences

"Hold on tightly to the railing."
"Hold on to my umbrella while I ride the roller coaster."
"I'm holding on to my trump cards until I really need them."
"Hold on while I get my coat."
"The departure was not unduly prolonged. In the road Mr. Love and the driver favoured the company with a brief chanty running. “Got it?—No, I ain't, 'old on,—Got it? Got it?—No, 'old on sir.”"
"He didn't give up his fandom when others did; he held on."

Inflected Forms

holds on (present, singular) holding on (participle, present) held on (participle, past) held on (past)

Phrases

hang on hold up on hold

Frequently Paired Words

hang on hold up on hold

Synonyms

belock hold tight beclasp begrasp begrip clasp clench clinch cling clutch enclasp fang

Questions

What does hold on mean?: To grasp or grip firmly.

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