hold on

phrasal verbPhrasal Verbs

Definition

to wait

Example Usage

"Hold on a minute, I'll be right back."

Synonyms

waitpause

How to Use "hold on"

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Context Matters

This word is commonly used in most-common contexts, especially in phrasal verbs.

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In Writing

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In Speaking

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