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HANG ON Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase hang on. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase hang on. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HANG ON

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hold on
verb

• hold firmly

• stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments

• be persistent, refuse to stop

• hold the phone line open

• retain possession of

append
verb, nounv, n
verb

• add to the very end

• fix to; attach

• state or say further

persevere
verbv
verb

• be persistent, refuse to stop

persist
verbv
verb

• continue to exist

• be persistent, refuse to stop

• stay behind

tack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

• a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

• gear for a horse

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

• sailing a zigzag course

verb

• fasten with tacks

• turn into the wind

• create by putting components or members together

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

• fix to; attach

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

hang in
verbv
verb

• be persistent, refuse to stop

hold the line
verb

• hold the line on prices; keep the price of something constant

• hold the phone line open

tack on
verbv
verb

• fix to; attach

tag on
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• fix to; attach

Best Hypernyms For HANG ON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hang on, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
attach await continue expect look preserve uphold wait
Phrases (1)
bear on

Alternatives for APPEND

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