holding — something owned, especially stocks, bonds, or property
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something owned, especially stocks, bonds, or property
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's jewelry holdings are worth more than her house!
- The company's overseas holdings have expanded significantly.
- He's been holding his breath so long, his face is now part of his comic book holdings collection!
holding
NOUN[/ˈhoʊldɪŋ/]
something owned, especially stocks, bonds, or property
a professional financial advisor points to various investment certificates and stock documents laid out on the desk. The client leans forward attentively as the advisor explains each asset in the portfolio. The advisor's gesture moves from property deeds to stock certificates to bond papers. Each document represents different types of investments owned by the client. The client nods with understanding while examining the various financial papers. Other investment charts and graphs are visible on the wall behind them. someone's financial holdings being reviewed and managed as owned assets
His holdings keep folding while enduring endless scolding!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'healdan', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to possess'. The modern form 'holding' combines the verb 'hold' with the present participle suffix '-ing', creating a gerund or participial form used to denote the action or result of grasping or possessing.
Breakdown
hold (from Old English healdan, meaning to grasp or possess) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix indicating ongoing action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's jewelry holdings are worth more than her house!”
“The company's overseas holdings have expanded significantly.”
“He's been holding his breath so long, his face is now part of his comic book holdings collection!”
“Investment holdings should be diversified across different sectors.”
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