hung on to (Meaning)
hung on to
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
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hung on to Sentence Examples
- The old man hung on to his walking stick as he made his way down the treacherous path.
- The climber hung on to the rope with all their might as the storm raged above.
- The student hung on to every word the professor said, eager to absorb as much knowledge as possible.
- The young girl hung on to her mother's hand as they walked through the crowded market.
- The cat hung on to the windowsill as it watched the birds outside.
- The soldier hung on to his rifle, ready to defend himself at any moment.
- The artist hung on to their brushes, their canvas still a blank slate awaiting inspiration.
- The musician hung on to their guitar, the notes flowing from their fingers effortlessly.
- The patient hung on to the doctor's words, desperate for a glimmer of hope.
- The sailor hung on to the mast as the ship sailed through the choppy waters.
FAQs About the word hung on to
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
kept, possessed, preserved, held, retained, enjoyed, reserved, had,withheld, owned
gave up,released, dropped, surrendered, abandoned, yielded, handed over, contributed, donated, gave
The old man hung on to his walking stick as he made his way down the treacherous path.
The climber hung on to the rope with all their might as the storm raged above.
The student hung on to every word the professor said, eager to absorb as much knowledge as possible.
The young girl hung on to her mother's hand as they walked through the crowded market.
