what is the difference between hold on and hang on

page 01 of 02 hang on = 1. to wait for a short time 2. to hold or continue holding onto something (so that you don't hurt yourself) 1. He's talking on the other phone, please hang on. Hang on a minute/ Hang on for a while, I'll be with you in a moment. 2. Hang on tight - it's going to be a very bumpy ride.

hold : remain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way. hang on : cling

page 02 of 02 hold on = 1. to hold something tightly or carefully so that you do not drop it or do not fall 2. to wait 3. to keep trying to win/succeed, compete 4. to manage to stay alive or continue to do something or deal with something in a difficult or dangerous situation 5. [ALWAYS IN IMPERATIVE] used for telling someone to stop or wait 6. [ALWAYS IN IMPERATIVE] used for telling someone to listen or think 1. Hold on tight everyone in the car. 2. Hold on a minute, I'm coming. 3. She held on to go to the final level. 4. You just have to hold on until the ambulance arrives. 5. Hold on! You forgot your card! 6. Hold on, that won’t work. Now hold on a minute! I never said that.