Hang on

verb

Word Frequency: 2.6

Definitions

1.verbTo wait a moment.

"Hang on. Let me check."

2.verbTo hold, grasp, or grip.

"Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it."

3.verbTo keep; to store something for someone.

"Hang on to my jacket until I get back."

4.verbTo pay close attention to, or regard with (possibly obsequious) admiration.

"The audience hangs on his every word."

5.verbTo continually believe in something; to have faith in.

"He's got a philosophy he hangs on to."

6.verbTo persevere.

"Just hang on and keep going; this pain won't last forever."

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