Hold On

Synonyms of hold on

• wait
• pause
• hang on

Antonyms of hold on

• release
• give up
• let go

Collocations of hold on

tight grip

Frequency: 70 %

He held on to the rope with a tight grip.

firm grasp

Frequency: 65 %

She maintained a firm grasp on the steering wheel.

strong hold

Frequency: 60 %

The wrestler had a strong hold on his opponent.

steady hand

Frequency: 55 %

With a steady hand, she carefully poured the liquid into the container.

secure grip

Frequency: 50 %

He made sure to have a secure grip on the ladder before climbing up.

Idiomatic Expressions for hold on

• Phrase: hold on for dear life
  Meaning: to cling desperately to something
  Usage: She held on for dear life as the roller coaster took a sharp turn.