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释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofhang onin Englishhang onThesaurus>to hold someone or something>hang on These are words and phrases related tohang on. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of hang on. TO HOLD SOMEONE OR SOMETHINGThe child was hanging on to her mother's skirt. Synonyms and examples hold Can you hold this for a moment? clasp He reached out to clasp her hand. grip The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand. clutch Silent and pale, she clutched her mother's hand. cling One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy. grasp She grasped his hand in a gesture of sympathy. grab He grabbed the rope and pulled it hard. cradle She cradled him tenderly in her arms. hug He hugged his girlfriend. embraceliterary The sisters embraced. Compare wield We found him wielding a power drill in his front garden. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofhang on. Learn moreIf youhold someone or something, you take and keep someone or something in your hands or in your arms. TO WAITHang on, I'll be ready in a minute. Synonyms and examples wait We need to wait in line for the tickets. wait for We're waiting for the bus. awaitformal We are awaiting the committee's decision. stay Stay there until I get back. remainformal Please remain in your seats until the plane has come to a complete stop. hang aroundinformal There were a lot of teenagers hanging around outside the shopping centre. loiter A bunch of men were loitering outside the pub. line up People were lining up for tickets. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofhang on. Learn moreIf youwait, you stay in one place until something happens or someone arrives. |
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