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Meaning of holding on
holding on
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
holding on Sentence Examples
- Amidst the turbulent storm, the ship's crew clung tenaciously to the railings, holding on for dear life.
- The elderly man held on firmly to his walker as he navigated the crowded sidewalk.
- With trembling hands, she held on to the photograph, its faded memories still precious to her.
- The climber ascended the sheer cliff face, holding on to the rope with unwavering resolve.
- The swimmer desperately held on to the buoy, fighting against the relentless waves.
- The injured bird fluttered weakly, holding on to the branch for support.
- The child held on to her mother's hand, her small fingers wrapped tightly around hers.
- The concert-goer held on to his tickets as the crowd surged forward.
- The old woman's mind clung tenaciously to the past, holding on to memories that were slowly slipping away.
- The hopeless man held on to a faint glimmer of hope, despite the overwhelming odds against him.
FAQs About the word holding on
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
running on,holding up, keeping up, abiding, persisting, staying, residual, enduring, lingering,lasting
letting up,dying (down), passing, finishing, abating, closing, moderating, concluding, winding up,waning
Amidst the turbulent storm, the ship's crew clung tenaciously to the railings, holding on for dear life.
The elderly man held on firmly to his walker as he navigated the crowded sidewalk.
With trembling hands, she held on to the photograph, its faded memories still precious to her.
The climber ascended the sheer cliff face, holding on to the rope with unwavering resolve.
