held on to Sentence Examples
- She held on to the rope with all her strength as the boat swayed in the turbulent waters.
- The child held on to his mother's hand tightly while crossing the crowded street.
- The company held on to its employees during the economic downturn, despite facing financial difficulties.
- The victim held on to the hope that justice would prevail, even after the long legal battle.
- The refugee held on to the dream of returning home, despite living in a foreign land for years.
- The scientist held on to the hypothesis that the experiment would prove his theory.
- The artist held on to the belief that his painting would one day be recognized as a masterpiece.
- The mountaineer held on to the rocky cliff face as he ascended the treacherous peak.
- The elderly woman held on to the walker to steady herself while she walked.
- The student held on to the lecture notes as the professor delivered the complex material.
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
Synonyms & Antonyms of held on to
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
retained, held,had, harbored, kept, cultivated, entertained, bore, maintained, hung on to
disregarded, overlooked, refused, declined, dropped, denied, rejected, neglected,ignored, forgot
She held on to the rope with all her strength as the boat swayed in the turbulent waters.
The child held on to his mother's hand tightly while crossing the crowded street.
The company held on to its employees during the economic downturn, despite facing financial difficulties.
The victim held on to the hope that justice would prevail, even after the long legal battle.
