held on (to) Synonyms
held on (to) Meaning
held on (to)
to maintain a grasp on something, to maintain possession of or adherence to, to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested, wait, to maintain a condition or position, wait entry 1 sense 1a, to keep a hold
held on (to) Sentence Examples
- She held on to the railing tightly as the roller coaster plunged down the track.
- The child held on to his mother's hand for dear life during the thunderstorm.
- The hostage was held on to for days without food or water.
- The prisoner held on to the hope of being released one day.
- The injured hiker clung on to the rock with his last ounce of strength.
- The climber held on to the rope with both hands, inching his way up the sheer cliff.
- The student held on to the knowledge she had acquired, eager to apply it to her future endeavors.
- The scientist held on to the belief that the cure for the disease was within reach.
- The company held on to its employees through the difficult economic times.
- The injured animal held on to life for as long as it could, despite its severe injuries.
FAQs About the word held on (to)
to maintain a grasp on something, to maintain possession of or adherence to, to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested, wait, to
held, retained,had, kept, harbored, entertained, cultivated, maintained,cherished, bore
ignored, disregarded, rejected, dropped, refused, overlooked, neglected, declined, forgot, denied
She held on to the railing tightly as the roller coaster plunged down the track.
The child held on to his mother's hand for dear life during the thunderstorm.
The hostage was held on to for days without food or water.
The prisoner held on to the hope of being released one day.
