What is another word for hold it?

Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊld ɪt] (IPA)

The phrase "hold it" is often used to indicate that someone should pause or delay something, such as a conversation or task. There are several synonyms for this expression, including "wait a minute," "hold on," "pause," "stop," "hold up," and "hang on." These phrases can be used interchangeably, depending on the context and the situation. "Wait a minute" indicates that someone should wait for a short period of time, while "hold on" and "hang on" suggest that someone should continue to hold or wait until a specific time. "Pause" and "stop" both indicate a temporary halt to activities. Overall, these synonyms are useful for conveying the need for a brief break or interruption.

What are the hypernyms for Hold it?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Hold it?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • Other hyponyms:

    • n.
      hold one's water.

Famous quotes with Hold it

  • Propaganda is a soft weapon; hold it in your hands too long, and it will move about like a snake, and strike the other way.
    Jean Anouilh
  • I couldn't hold it together today. George Clooney asked me if I was OK, and I practically collapsed. I couldn't stop crying, I had to go off sobbing like an idiot.
    Candice Bergen
  • We use a Native American tradition of the talking stick. You sit and pass it around and whoever has the stick has to talk. Some people just hold it. Others really share.
    Lisa Bonet
  • O what is life, if we must hold it thus as wind-blown sparks hold momentary fire?
    Ada Cambridge
  • Any tool is a weapon if you hold it right.
    Ani DiFranco

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