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- pronunciation:
- hold
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
holds, holding, held |
| definition 1: |
When you hold something, you have it in your hand or hands. If it's raining, you might hold an umbrella so that it is over your head.
My little brother was holding two coins in his hand. One was a penny and one was a dime.When I go to Anna's house, she takes her hamster out of its cage and lets me hold it.
- synonyms:
- clasp, grip
- antonyms:
- let go, release
- similar words:
- contain, handle, have, retain, seize
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| definition 2: |
When you hold something, you use a device or some part of your body to support and control it, like when you hold a pillow under your arm or you hold a potato with your fork.
The artist was holding a paintbrush between his teeth.The bird held a worm in its beak.- synonyms:
- grip
- similar words:
- suspend
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| definition 3: |
Sometimes "hold" means to keep something for a certain time. If your friend asks you to hold his bicycle while he is away, it means that he wants you to keep it for him while he is away.
My mom said our neighbors will hold our mail while we are away for the summer.- synonyms:
- keep, preserve, reserve, retain
- similar words:
- maintain, save, take care of, watch
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| definition 4: |
If a boat holds five people, it means that five people can fit in the boat.
Justin's dad has a truck that can hold a lot. He's going to help us move to our new place.- synonyms:
- accommodate, contain
- similar words:
- include, seat
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| definition 5: |
When someone holds another person, it sometimes means that they keep them somewhere and do not allow them to leave.
The pirates held the sailors as prisoners.- synonyms:
- confine
- antonyms:
- let go, release
- similar words:
- contain, fix, kidnap, restrict, retain
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| definition 6: |
When you hold a meeting, it means that you have a meeting. You meet with people to discuss or decide things.
The council will hold their meeting in the town hall next week.- synonyms:
- conduct, run
- similar words:
- manage, occupy
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| definition 7: |
When you hold your anger, it means that you control your anger.
She held her temper even though she was mad at her brother.- synonyms:
- contain, control, curb, keep, restrain, restrict
- similar words:
- check, confine, leash, reserve, retain, slow, swallow
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| definition 8: |
When you hold an idea or opinion, it means that you believe it.
My mom and dad hold different ideas about certain things.He used to hold that opinion, but he changed his mind.- synonyms:
- believe, maintain
- similar words:
- absorb, entertain, support, uphold
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| definition 9: |
When someone holds your attention, it means that they keep your attention.
Her speeches always hold the attention of the audience.- synonyms:
- engage, fascinate
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- absorb, arrest, fix, grip, immerse, interest, occupy
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| definition 10: |
When you hold still, it means that you keep still. You don't move. When you hold to something, you don't make any changes. You don't go in a different direction.
Claire held very still while Vanessa cut her hair.The man told us to hold to the main road.- synonyms:
- keep, persist, remain, stay
- similar words:
- stick
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| related words: |
believe, catch, fasten, grip, keep, leave, own, possess, touch |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A hold is an act of having and keeping something in your hand or getting something into your control.
I had to let the rope go because it was slippery and I couldn't get a good hold.- synonyms:
- grip
- similar words:
- hug, purchase
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| definition 2: |
A hold is a handle or other support.
When you climb a cliff, you must find holds for your hands and your feet.- synonyms:
- handle
- similar words:
- knob
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| related words: |
bond, catch, influence, possession |
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