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单词 holds on
释义

hold on

verb

held on; holding on; holds on

intransitive verb

1
a
: to maintain a condition or position : persist
b
: to maintain a grasp on something : hang on
2
: to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested
broadly : wait
Phrases
hold on to
: to maintain possession of or adherence to

Synonyms

  • abide
  • bide
  • continue
  • endure
  • hold up
  • keep up
  • last
  • perdure
  • persist
  • remain
  • run on
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Example Sentences

the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages hold on a minute—it's not your turn

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

holds on

verb

present tense third-person singular of hold on
1
as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • remains
  • lasts
  • continues
  • runs on
  • persists
  • stays
  • keeps up
  • holds up
  • endures
  • survives
  • lingers
  • bides
  • abides
  • perdures
  • sticks around
  • prevails
  • carries through
  • tarries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • stops
  • dies
  • ends
  • concludes
  • passes
  • expires
  • ceases
  • finishes
  • closes
  • leaves off
  • lapses
  • dies (down)
  • terminates
  • quits
  • winds up
  • discontinues
  • desists
  • moderates
  • wanes
  • subsides
  • lets up
  • ebbs
  • abates
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2
as in waits
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something hold on a minute—it's not your turn

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • waits
  • holds one's breath
  • stays
  • bides one's time
  • sits tight
  • cools one's heels
  • hangs around
  • awaits
  • remains
  • stands by
  • lingers
  • sticks around
  • bides
  • expects
  • anticipates
  • tarries
  • watches (for)
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