hanging on (Meaning)
hanging on
to persist tenaciously, to continue stubbornly, to keep hold, hold on sense 2, to keep hold or possession especially tightly, to hold, grip, or keep tenaciously
Synonyms & Antonyms of hanging on
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hanging on Sentence Examples
- The ivy was hanging gracefully from the old stone wall.
- The laundry hung limply from the clothesline, swaying gently in the breeze.
- The picture hung crookedly on the wall, threatening to fall.
- The chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting an ethereal glow over the room.
- The sword hung by its scabbard, ready to be drawn at a moment's notice.
- The bird hung suspended in the air, its wings outstretched as it prepared to dive.
- The acrobat hung upside down on the trapeze, defying gravity with every move.
- The tree limbs hung low, creating a canopy that shaded the forest floor.
- The bridge hung over the treacherous chasm, offering a perilous but necessary passageway.
- The painting hung in the museum, a testament to centuries of artistic skill.
FAQs About the word hanging on
to persist tenaciously, to continue stubbornly, to keep hold, hold on sense 2, to keep hold or possession especially tightly, to hold, grip, or keep tenaciously
keeping up, carrying on, digging in, persisting, persevering,following through (with),knuckling down
giving up, giving in, knocking off, quitting,submitting, bowing, succumbing, surrendering, hanging back, yielding
The ivy was hanging gracefully from the old stone wall.
The laundry hung limply from the clothesline, swaying gently in the breeze.
The picture hung crookedly on the wall, threatening to fall.
The chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting an ethereal glow over the room.
