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- pronunciation:
- hold
- phrases:
- hold on, on hold
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
holds, holding, held |
| definition 1: |
to support and contain, usually within your hand or hands.
I picked up the kitten and held it gently.
- synonyms:
- clutch, grip
- antonyms:
- let go
- similar words:
- contain, handle, have, seize
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| definition 2: |
to keep for a certain time.
Our neighbors will hold our mail until we return.He held the office of president for four years.- synonyms:
- keep, preserve
- similar words:
- maintain, save, take care of, watch
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| definition 3: |
to contain within a particular area.
The theater holds two hundred people.- synonyms:
- accommodate, carry, contain
- similar words:
- include
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| definition 4: |
to have.
Let's hold a meeting.- synonyms:
- conduct, run
- similar words:
- manage
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| related words: |
catch, grip, keep, own, possess, think, touch |
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| phrase: |
hold on, on hold |
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