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hang on vs preserve

preserve vs hang on

hang on is not a noun while preserve is a noun.

hang on and preserve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hang on No No Yes No
preserve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, preserve is a hypernym of hang on; that is, preserve is a word with a broader meaning than hang on:
  • hang on: be persistent, refuse to stop
  • preserve: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Other hypernyms of hang on include bear on, carry on, continue, uphold.
hang on (noun) preserve (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
hang on (verb) preserve (verb)
be persistent, refuse to stop prevent (food) from rotting
hold the phone line open keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
fix to; attach to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
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