hang on
The phrase “hang on” has 2 syllables: hang-on
It's pronounced as /hæŋ ɒn/
What is synonym and antonym for hang on?
In the thesaurus, “hang on” has 30 synonyms and 56 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hang on along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hang on
- abide
- await
- be tough
- carry on
- cling
- clutch
- dally
- dawdle
- dig in
- dwell
- go on
- grasp
- grip
- hang around
- hold fast
- hold on
- hold out
- keep up
- knuckle down
- linger
- loiter
- outstay
- overstay
- persevere
- persist
- remain
- stay
- stick around
- tarry
- wait
Antonyms for hang on
- abandon
- abscond
- bail
- bail out
- book
- bow
- bug out
- cease
- clear off
- clear out
- cut out
- decamp
- depart
- desert
- escape
- evacuate
- exit
- falter
- flee
- fly
- forsake
- get off
- get out
- give in
- give up
- go
- go off
- hang back
- hesitate
- knock off
- leave
- let go
- move
- peel off
- pull out
- push off
- push on
- quit
- run away
- scat
- scram
- shilly-shally
- skip
- stop
- submit
- succumb
- surrender
- take off
- vacate
- vacillate
- vamoose
- wabble
- walk out
- waver
- wobble
- yield
Meanings of hang on
- verb
- To wait a moment.
- To hold, grasp, or grip.
- To keep; to store something for someone.
- To pay close attention to, or regard with (possibly obsequious) admiration.
- To continually believe in something; to have faith in.
- To persevere.
Example Sentences
- Hang on, I need to grab my jacket before we leave.
- Can you hang on for just a moment while I finish this?
- Hang on, let me double-check the directions before we continue.
- Hang on, the storm is almost over, and then we can go outside.
- Hang on tight, we’re going to drive through some rough terrain.
On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hang on, such as: abandon, abide, abscond, await, bail, bail out, be tough.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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