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Noun(1) the act of grasping(2) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something(3) power by which something or someone is affected or dominated(4) time during which some action is awaited(5) a state of being confined (usually for a short time(6) a stronghold(7) a cell in a jail or prison(8) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it(9) the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo(10) a state of being confined (usually for a short time)(11) grasp(12) possession
Verb(1) cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'(2) have or hold in one's hands or grip(3) organize or be responsible for(4) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense(5) keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view(6) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings(7) to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement(8) secure and keep for possible future use or application(9) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices(10) be the physical support of; carry the weight of(11) contain or hold; have within(12) have room for; hold without crowding(13) remain in a certain state, position, or condition(14) support or hold in a certain manner(15) be valid, applicable, or true(16) assert or affirm

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(1) he is determined to hold down inflation(2) he caught hold of her arm(3) a strawberry margarita, but hold the tequila(4) I tightened my hold around her waist a little and kissed the top of her head.(5) His younger brother, Alfred, would hold this same office five years later.(6) he lost his hold and fell(7) It is a scandal that he is allowed to hold such a powerful position in the Republican Party.(8) O'Connell said they had eased their hold on him when he stopped struggling.(9) Their curiosity is endless and finding something to do which is engrossing enough to hold their attention for a while is difficult.(10) He really can't hold his drink well though, half a shandy and he started pouring his little heart out to me on the way back to the hotel.(11) hold your direction to the right(12) She shows that the upbeat view doesn't hold up in the face of a careful examination of the numbers.(13) Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan big enough to hold everything, including the pears.(14) Handwoven out of natural straw, the basket is large enough to hold everything for a daily outing.(15) A policeman caught hold of him and dragged him over the fence to safety, leaving him with nothing more serious than bruises.(16) they are trying to hold public spending to u00d4u00f6u00bcu251cu2551244.5 billion
Related Words
(1) hold on
(2) hold back
(3) on hold
(4) to hold
(5) hold out
(6) hold down
(7) hold off
(8) get hold of
(9) hold in
Synonyms
Noun
1. grip
2. influence
3. control
4. detention
5. grasp
6. delay
7. cargo hold
8. keep


Verb
9. clasp
10. embrace
11. possess
12. support
13. detain
14. maintain
15. occupy
16. take
17. persist
18. be available
19. convene
20. stop
21. carry
22. apply
23. book
24. obligate
25. concord
26. defend
27. contain
28. restrain
29. obtain
30. deem
31. withstand
32. adjudge
33. halt
34. retain
35. give
36. bear
37. harbor
38. have got
39. take hold
40. admit


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Hold your ground
till the last possible moment.

HOLD your ground till the last possible moment.

Westworld Season 2, Episode 3


- Who the fuck are you?
- Hold on.

- Who the fuck are you? - HOLD on.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 7


Hold!

HOLD!

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6


<font color="#808080">PRIYA</font>:
Oh, hold the door.

PRIYA: Oh, HOLD the door.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 19


As long as the ironborn hold Moat Cailin,

As long as the ironborn HOLD Moat Cailin,

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2


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