preserve vs hang on

hang on vs preserve

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

preserve and hang on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
hang on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hang on is a hyponym of preserve; that is, hang on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preserve:

preserve: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
hang on: be persistent, refuse to stop

Other hyponyms of preserve include re-start, restart, resume, hang in, hold on, persevere, persist, perpetuate, keep up, prolong, sustain, mummify.

preserve (noun)	hang on (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

preserve (verb)	hang on (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	be persistent, refuse to stop
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction	hold the phone line open
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use	fix to; attach
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

Difference between preserve and hang on

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