hold — to take and keep something in your hand or arms
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take and keep something in your hand or arms
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊld/
Example Sentences
- Can you hold my sandwich? A pigeon is eyeing it suspiciously.
- The elevator can hold up to 8 people, or 6 people with large egos.
- Please hold the door for the person behind you.
hold
VERB[/hoʊld/]
to take and keep something in your hand or arms
💡 Concept
to take and keep something in your hand or arms
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/hoʊld/
🇬🇧 UK/həʊld/
🌳Etymology
Roothold
🎵Rhyme
boldcoldgoldsoldtold
bold
cold
gold
sold
told
🔗Collocations
hold on
hold back
hold up
hold hands
hold a meeting
hold your breath
get hold of
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Can you hold my sandwich? A pigeon is eyeing it suspiciously.”
😄 Fun example
“The elevator can hold up to 8 people, or 6 people with large egos.”
“Please hold the door for the person behind you.”
“The concert will be held at the Olympic Stadium.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
graspgripclutchcontainconduct
Antonyms
releasedroplet go
Related
handlecarrysupportmaintainpossess
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