hang on
/ˌhæŋ ˈɒn/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.60 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To keep; to store something for someone.
verb
To pay close attention to, or regard with (possibly obsequious) admiration.
verb
To continually believe in something; to have faith in.
verb
To persevere.
verb
To depend upon.
verb
To weigh down or oppress.
Example Sentences
- "Hang on. Let me check."
- "Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it."
- ""If you'll come along, then hang on!" said Hans, and the man had to hang on and limp along on one leg, whether he would or no; and when he tried to tear himself loose, he made it still worse for himself, for he was very nearly falling on his back whenever he struggled to get free."
- "Old Applegate, in the stern, just set and looked at me, and Lord James, amidship, waved both arms and kept hollering for help. I took a couple of everlasting big strokes and managed to grab hold of the skiff's rail, close to the stern. Then, for a jiffy, I hung on and fought for breath."
- "Hang on to my jacket until I get back."
- "The audience hangs on his every word."