The difference between Hang on and Store

When used as verbs, hang on means to wait a moment (usually imperative), whereas store means to keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.


Store is also noun with the meaning: a place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hang on and Store

  1. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To wait a moment (usually imperative).

    Examples:

    "'Hang on. Let me check."

  2. Hang on as a verb:

    To hold, grasp, or grip.

    Examples:

    "'Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it."

  3. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To keep; to store something for someone

    Examples:

    "'Hang on to my jacket until I get back."

  4. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To pay close attention.

    Examples:

    "The audience hangs on his every word."

  5. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To continually believe in something; to have faith in.

    Examples:

    "He's got a philosophy he hangs on to."

  6. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To persevere.

    Examples:

    "Just hang on and keep going; this pain won't last forever."

  1. Store as a noun:

    A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.

    Examples:

    "This building used to be a store for old tires."

  2. Store as a noun:

    A supply held in storage.

  3. Store as a noun (mainly North American):

    A place where items may be purchased; a shop.

    Examples:

    "I need to get some milk from the grocery store."

  4. Store as a noun (computing, dated):

    Memory.

    Examples:

    "The main store of 1000 36-bit words seemed large at the time."

  5. Store as a noun:

    A great quantity or number; abundance.

  1. Store as a verb (transitive):

    To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.

    Examples:

    "I'll store these books in the attic."

  2. Store as a verb (transitive, computing):

    To write (something) into memory or registers.

    Examples:

    "This operation stores the result on the stack."

  3. Store as a verb (intransitive):

    To remain in good condition while stored.

    Examples:

    "I don't think that kind of cheese will store well in the refrigerator."

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