Is it hold on to or hold onto?
Hi,
Which one is grammatically correct in this sentence?
He tried to hold onto the wall to prevent falling down. (Since hold on is the phrase, should this be "hold on to" instead of hold onto?)
Is "hold on to" always used as separate words as opposed to climb onto the roof (which means climb upon the roof)?
Top answer
Both 'hold on to' and 'hold onto' are used. 'hold on to' has been around for two centuries. 'hold onto' has been around for only one century.
- Both 'hold on to' and 'hold onto' are used.
- 'hold on to' has been around for two centuries.
- 'hold onto' has been around for only one century.
- 'hold on to' occurs more often, and always has.
- I recommend 'hold on to'.
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Both 'hold on to' and 'hold onto' are used. 'hold on to' has been around for two centuries. 'hold onto' has been around for only one century.
'hold on to' occurs more often, and always has.
I recommend 'hold on to'.
CJ
0This may be late, I hope you can answer though, but, what about with the verb "to fall"
For example: She fell on to the floor or she fell onto the floor, is there any difference?
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