Synonyms for hold tight

Most common

hold on · grip · grasp · clinch · stand firm · break a lance · clutch

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To hold onto something securely or closely.

   Hold me tight and kiss me.

2. v. 2

   To remain patient, until a specified event occurs.

   Hold tight, I will go and look for your orders in our back room.

Example sentences

• grip The dictator rules the country with an iron grip.
• grasp I was able to grasp the main points of the speech.
• clinch Now is the time to clinch the deal.

By length

4 letters

stay¹, hold¹, grip¹

5 letters

grasp¹, cling¹, clasp¹

6 letters

clutch¹, clinch¹