Cool MateGive it another hour vs Hold on
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Give it another hour
Top 3,000 (common)
Hold on
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Hold on
| Give it another hour | Hold on | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɡɪv ɪt əˈnʌðər aʊər//🇺🇸 //ɡɪv ɪt əˈnʌðər aʊər// | 🇬🇧 //həʊld ɒn//🇺🇸 //hoʊld ɑn// |
| Meaning | Wait for one more hour. | Wait a moment |
| Example | Let's give it another hour before we check. | Please hold on while I check the information. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | give it another try, give it some time, give it another look | hold on a second, hold on tight, hold on the line |
| Antonyms | - | rush, hurry, advance |
| Common mistakes | Using 'give' without 'it' (e.g., 'give another hour'), Confusing with 'give it an hour' instead of 'give it another hour', Overusing in urgent situations. | Confused with 'hold up' which means to delay, Using it in very formal contexts where 'please wait' is better, Not using it as a standalone phrase |
| Usage notes | Use in casual conversations when suggesting to wait. Avoid in formal settings. | Use 'hold on' when asking someone to wait briefly. It's appropriate in casual conversations but can be used in more formal situations as well. Avoid in very formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Give it another hour vs Hold on
What's the difference between Give it another hour and Hold on?
Give it another hour: Wait for one more hour. Hold on: Wait a moment
Which is more common: Give it another hour and Hold on?
Hold on is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Give it another hour: Let's give it another hour before we check. Hold on: Please hold on while I check the information.
Can I use Give it another hour and Hold on interchangeably?
Not always. Give it another hour and Hold on are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.