Hang on and Stay

Hang on

Hang on verb - Fix to; attach.
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Synonyms for Hang on

Stay and hang on are semantically related In some cases you can use "Stay" instead a verb "Hang on".

Stay

Stay verb - To continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time.
Usage example: let's stay inside this pavilion until it stops raining

Hang on and stay are semantically related in wait topic. Sometimes you can use "Hang on" instead a verb "Stay".

Nearby Words: stayed, staying

Both terms in one sentence

  • Series / The Late Late Show Title Theme Tune: All together now...It's hard to stay up, it's been a long long day, and you got the sandman at your doorBut hang on, leave the TV on, and let's do it anyway!
  • Discworld / Going Postal If they're playing a dwarf at Number Five then a chair won't even slow him down but don't fret, hang on to the bits that stay in your hand, pause one moment as he comes at you and then belt him across both ears.
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