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hang on to

The phrase “hang on to” has 3 syllables: hang-on-to

It's pronounced as /hæŋ ɒn tuː/

What is synonym and antonym for hang on to?

In the thesaurus, “hang on to” has 65 synonyms and 51 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hang on to along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hang on to

Antonyms for hang on to

Example Sentences

  • Make sure you hang on to your ticket, or you won’t be able to get back in.
  • He told me to hang on to the rope tightly while climbing.
  • Hang on to your dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may seem.
  • Hang on to that memory, it will bring you comfort in tough times.
  • You should hang on to your belongings during the ride, it can get bumpy.

On this page you'll find 116 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hang on to, such as: abandon, abjure, bag, bear, boast, capture, carry.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • abduct
  • accept
  • accroach
  • acquire
  • annex
  • apprehend
  • appropriate
  • arrest
  • arrogate
  • assume
  • attain
  • bag
  • barge in
  • bust
  • butt in
  • capture
  • carry off
  • carve out
  • catch
  • catch hold of
  • clap hands on
  • clasp
  • claw
  • clench
  • clinch
  • clutch
  • collar
  • collect
  • commandeer
  • compass
  • cop
  • corral
  • cut out
  • defeat
  • displace
  • earn
  • elbow in
  • embrace
  • enclose
  • enfold
  • ensnare
  • entangle
  • entrap
  • fasten
  • gain possession
  • gather up
  • get
  • get hands on
  • get hold of
  • glom
  • glove
  • grab
  • grab hold of
  • grapple
  • grasp
  • grip
  • handle
  • hang on to
  • haul in
  • have
  • highjack
  • hold
  • hook
  • infringe upon
  • lasso
  • lay hands on
  • muscle in
  • nab
  • nail
  • net
  • obtain
  • occupy
  • overcome
  • overpower
  • overtake
  • pick
  • pick up
  • pinch
  • pluck
  • pounce on
  • preempt
  • prehend
  • procure
  • pull in
  • reach
  • reap
  • receive
  • secure
  • seize
  • snag
  • snare
  • snatch
  • squeeze
  • squeeze in
  • strike
  • supplant
  • swipe
  • take
  • take hold of
  • take in
  • take possession of
  • trap
  • win
  • work in
  • worm in
  • wrest

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