holds on (Meaning)
holds 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
Synonyms & Antonyms of holds on
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holds on Sentence Examples
- The ancient artifact holds the secrets of a lost civilization.
- The grip of the thief holds the victim hostage.
- The warehouse holds a vast inventory of goods.
- The freezer holds ice cream that awaits eager consumers.
- The case holds the suspect's DNA evidence.
- The frame holds the precious painting securely.
- The castle holds the remnants of a forgotten history.
- The reservoir holds an abundance of water for the community.
- The strongman holds the weight above his head with ease.
- The crosswalk holds the pedestrians at bay before allowing them to cross the road.
FAQs About the word holds 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
lasts, continues,remains, endures, runs on, stays, survives,persists, holds up, keeps up
dies, leaves off, quits, stops, expires, lapses, closes, dies (down), finishes,ends
The ancient artifact holds the secrets of a lost civilization.
The grip of the thief holds the victim hostage.
The warehouse holds a vast inventory of goods.
The freezer holds ice cream that awaits eager consumers.
