hanging on
The phrase “hanging on” has 3 syllables: hang-ing on
It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋɪŋ ɒn/
What is synonym and antonym for hanging on?
In the thesaurus, “hanging on” has 7 synonyms and 25 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hanging on along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hanging on
- carrying on
- digging in
- hanging around
- holding on
- keeping up
- sticking around
- waiting
Antonyms for hanging on
- bailing
- bailing out
- bugging out
- clearing off
- clearing out
- cutting out
- departing
- exiting
- getting off
- getting out
- giving in
- giving up
- going
- going off
- knocking off
- leaving
- moving
- peeling off
- pulling out
- pushing off
- pushing on
- quitting
- running away
- taking off
- walking out
Example Sentences
- He was hanging on to the rope with all his strength.
- The old fence is barely hanging on, but it still stands.
- Despite the challenges, she was hanging on to her dream of becoming an artist.
- The team is hanging on to a slim lead in the final minutes of the game.
- We were hanging on the edge of our seats during the thrilling movie scene.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hanging on, such as: bailing, bailing out, bugging out, carrying on, clearing off, clearing out, cutting out.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.