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uphold vs hang on

hang on vs uphold

uphold and hang on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uphold No No Yes No
hang on No No Yes No
As verbs, hang on is a hyponym of uphold; that is, hang on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than uphold:
  • uphold: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
  • hang on: be persistent, refuse to stop
Other hyponyms of uphold include re-start, restart, resume, hang in, hold on, persevere, persist, perpetuate, keep up, prolong, sustain, mummify.
uphold (verb) hang on (verb)
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals be persistent, refuse to stop
support against an opponent hold the phone line open
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last fix to; attach
Difference between uphold and hang on

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