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hang on vs hold on

hold on vs hang on

hang on and hold on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hang on No No Yes No
hold on No No Yes No
As verbs, hang on and hold on are synonyms defined as:
  • hang on and hold on: be persistent, refuse to stop
Other synonyms of hang on include hang in, persevere, persist.
As verbs, hang on and hold on are synonyms defined as:
  • hang on and hold on: hold the phone line open
Other synonyms of hang on include hold the line.
hang on (verb) hold on (verb)
be persistent, refuse to stop be persistent, refuse to stop
hold the phone line open stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
fix to; attach hold the phone line open
hold firmly
retain possession of
Difference between hang on and hold on

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