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Difference between Hold something on and Keep something on

hold something onsecure smth.; keep smth. in position:

  • This big screw holds the lid of the box on.

keep something on

1. continue to possess smth.:

  • We are still keeping on the house in France.

2. continue to wear or use smth.:

  • In a church men take their hats off; in a synagogue, they keep them on.

3. = hold something on:

  • There is a spring underneath so use a finger to keep the lid on while you remove the last screw.