hold

Letters that make hold

o, d, l, h are letters that make 'hold'

Words within hold

old, Old, Ho are words within 'hold'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of hold

ahold, holds are words created by adding a letter to 'hold'


45 possible definitions for 'hold'

Hold as "the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cargo area, cargo hold, storage area, cargo deck have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of enclosure.

hold as a part

'hold' can be a part of ship.

Derivatives of hold

contain, carry, hold, take, bear are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "a stronghold"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of stronghold, fastness.

hold Usage

'hold' can be a useage of archaism, archaicism.


Hold as "a cell in a jail or prison"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

keep has the same meaning as hold

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of jail cell, prison cell, cell.

Derivatives of hold

restrain, confine, keep, hold are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "power by which something or someone is affected or dominated"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of control.

Derivatives of hold

hold is a derivative of hold.

Example of hold used within this context

"he has a hold over them"


Hold as "understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

appreciation, grasp have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of discernment, apprehension, understanding, savvy.

Types of hold

sense is a type of hold.

Derivatives of hold

get the picture, grok, comprehend, apprehend, compass, savvy, dig, grasp are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "a state of being confined (usually for a short time)"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

detainment, custody, detention have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of confinement.

Derivatives of hold

restrain, confine, detain, hold are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"his detention was politically motivated", "the prisoner is on hold", "he is in the custody of police"


Hold as "time during which some action is awaited"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

time lag, wait, delay, postponement have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of break, suspension, pause, intermission, interruption.

Types of hold

extension, moratorium, retardation are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

hold off, hold back, retard, check, hold, delay, wait, arrest, halt are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"instant replay caused too long a delay", "he ordered a hold in the action"


Hold as "keep from exhaling or expelling"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of restrain, keep, hold back, keep back.

Example of hold used within this context

"hold your breath"


Hold as "remain committed to"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of consider, conceive, believe, think.

Example of hold used within this context

"I hold to these ideas"


Hold as "declare to be"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

adjudge, declare have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of evaluate, judge, pass judgment.

Types of hold

acknowledge, bastardize, bastardise, certify, canonize, canonise, pronounce, beatify, admit, formalize, formalise, superannuate, saint, call, label, judge, strike down, cancel are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

declarative, declaratory, asserting(a) are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "bind by an obligation, cause to be indebted"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

oblige, bind, obligate have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of relate.

Types of hold

tie down, indent, pledge, article, indenture are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

obligation, bind are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"He's held by a contract", "I'll hold you by your promise"


Hold as "protect against a challenge or attack"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

defend, guard have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of protect.

Derivatives of hold

defense force, defence force, defender, guardian, shielder, protector, defensive, defendable, defensible, defense, defence are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

hold is a verb group of hold.

Example of hold used within this context

"Hold that position behind the trees!", "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"


Hold as "aim, point, or direct"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of take aim, aim, train, take, direct.

Example of hold used within this context

"Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"


Hold as "drink alcohol without showing ill effects"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

carry has the same meaning as hold

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of booze, fuddle, drink.

Example of hold used within this context

"He can hold his liquor", "he had drunk more than he could carry"


Hold as "be the physical support of, carry the weight of"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sustain, hold up, support have the same meaning as 'hold'

Types of hold

buoy up, prop up, shore up, brace, prop, bracket, truss, scaffold, shore, pole, buoy, underpin, chock, carry, block are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

holder, supporter, garter, support, supporting are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"The beam holds up the roof", "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam", "What's holding that mirror?"


Hold as "have or hold in one's hands or grip"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take hold has the same meaning as hold

Antonyms

let go of, let go, relinquish, release have the opposite meaning of 'hold'

Types of hold

hold tight, interlace, hold on, grasp, cradle, cling to, hold close, clutch, interlock, lock, trap, cradle, clinch are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

clutches, clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"Hold this bowl for a moment, please", "A crazy idea took hold of him"


Hold as "organize or be responsible for"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

give, have, throw, make have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of direct.

Example of hold used within this context

"hold a reception", "have, throw, or make a party", "give a course"


Hold as "maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

harbour, nurse, entertain, harbor have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of experience, feel.


Hold as "cause to stop"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

arrest, halt have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of stop.

Derivatives of hold

arrester hook, freeze, time lag, stop, halt, arrester, stay, hitch, wait, hold, delay, arrest, check, postponement, stoppage are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "secure and keep for possible future use or application"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

keep back, hold back, retain have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of keep, hold on.

Types of hold

hold down is a type of hold.

Derivatives of hold

retention, keeping, holding are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "have rightfully, of rights, titles, and offices"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bear has the same meaning as hold

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of have, have got, hold.

Derivatives of hold

bearer, holder are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "take and maintain control over, often by violent means"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of command, control.

Verb groups of hold

defend, guard, hold are verb groups of 'hold'.


Hold as "keep from departing"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of keep, prevent.

Example of hold used within this context

"Hold the taxi", "Hold the horse"


Hold as "arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

book, reserve have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of bespeak, call for, quest, request.

Types of hold

keep, keep open, hold open, save are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

reservation, bookable, booking are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

reserve is a verb group of hold.

Entailments to hold

procure, secure are entailments to 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"reserve me a seat on a flight", "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family", "please hold a table at Maxim's"


Hold as "stop dealing with"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of put off, defer, shelve, hold over, prorogue, set back, postpone, table, remit, put over.

Derivatives of hold

time lag, wait, hold, delay, postponement are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"


Hold as "be valid, applicable, or true"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prevail, obtain have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of exist, be.

Example of hold used within this context

"This theory still holds"


Hold as "be pertinent or relevant or applicable"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

go for, apply have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of concern, pertain, have-to doe with, refer, bear on, come to, touch on, relate, touch.

Derivatives of hold

applicative, applicatory, applicable are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

lend oneself, apply are verb groups of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"The same laws apply to you!", "This theory holds for all irrational numbers", "The same rules go for everyone"


Hold as "keep in a certain state, position, or activity, e.g., "keep clean""

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

maintain, keep have the same meaning as 'hold'

Types of hold

pressurize, hold over, carry on, conserve, preserve, bear on, continue, uphold, housekeep, distance, preserve, pressurise are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

maintainer, sustainer, maintainable, upholder are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"hold in place", "She always held herself as a lady", "The students keep me on my toes"


Hold as "remain in a certain state, position, or condition"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of keep, continue, proceed, go on, go along.


Hold as "contain or hold, have within"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

contain, carry, bear have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of include.

Types of hold

hold in, enclose, confine, retain are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

continent, cargo area, cargo hold, storage area, container, hold, cargo deck, capacity, content, carry are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

contain, take, hold are verb groups of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"The jar carries wine", "The canteen holds fresh water", "This can contains water"


Hold as "resist or confront with resistance"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

withstand, hold up, defy have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of hold out, resist, withstand, stand firm.

Types of hold

brave out, weather, endure, brave are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

defiant, withstander, noncompliant are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "have room for, hold without crowding"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

accommodate, admit have the same meaning as 'hold'

Types of hold

sleep, seat, house are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

admittable, admittible are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

contain, take, hold are verb groups of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"This hotel can accommodate 250 guests", "The theater admits 300 people", "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"


Hold as "the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

handle, handgrip, grip have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of appendage.

Types of hold

ax handle, axe handle, broomstick, broom handle, haft, helve, hilt, hoe handle, knob, mop handle, panhandle, rake handle, crop, pommel, pommel, saddlebow, gunstock, stock, stock are types of 'hold'.

hold as a part

'hold' can be a part of aspergill, aspersorium, baggage, luggage, baseball bat, lumber, briefcase, carpet beater, rug beater, carrycot, cheese cutter, coffee cup, coffeepot, cutlery, eating utensil, edge tool, spigot, frying pan, frypan, skillet, handbarrow, pushcart, cart, handlebar, French telephone, hand tool, ladle, mug, racquet, saucepan, spatula, watering pot, brush, bat, go-cart, faucet, handcart, handset, watering can, cricket bat, racket, teacup, umbrella.

Parts of hold

shank, stem are parts of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

handle, palm, grip are derivatives of 'hold'.


Hold as "assert or affirm"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of affirm, avow, swear, aver, verify, swan, assert.

Verb groups of hold

deem, view as, take for, hold are verb groups of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"


Hold as "keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

deem, view as, take for have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of reckon, consider, regard, see, view.

Verb groups of hold

hold is a verb group of hold.

Example of hold used within this context

"take for granted", "view as important", "hold these truths to be self-evident", "I hold him personally responsible"


Hold as "hold the attention of"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of enchant, enamour, becharm, captivate, beguile, fascinate, trance, capture, bewitch, charm, enamor, entrance, catch.

Derivatives of hold

hold is a derivative of hold.

Example of hold used within this context

"The soprano held the audience", "This story held our interest", "She can hold an audience spellbound"


Hold as "cover as for protection against noise or smell"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of cover.

Example of hold used within this context

"She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate", "hold one's nose"


Hold as "support or hold in a certain manner"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bear, carry have the same meaning as 'hold'

Types of hold

behave, acquit, deport, comport, balance, sling, poise, stoop, bear, conduct, carry, piggyback are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

bearing, posture, carriage, carry are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

bear is a verb group of hold.

Example of hold used within this context

"She holds her head high", "He carried himself upright"


Hold as "lessen the intensity of, temper, hold in restraint, hold or keep within limits"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hold in, contain, control, check, moderate, curb have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of restrain, keep, hold back, keep back.

Types of hold

mortify, subdue, restrain, confine, stamp down, inhibit, conquer, abnegate, counteract, suppress, throttle, trammel, limit, subdue, curb, damp, deny, train, restrict, thermostat, bate, catch, countercheck, crucify, bound, restrict are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

moderation, control, mastery, command, moderateness, check, bridle, curb are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"moderate your alcohol intake", "hold your tongue", "hold your temper", "control your anger"


Hold as "be capable of holding or containing"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

contain, take have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of be.

Derivatives of hold

cargo area, cargo hold, storage area, hold, cargo deck are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

accommodate, admit, contain, carry, hold, hold, bear are verb groups of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"This box won't take all the items", "The flask holds one gallon"


Hold as "have as a major characteristic"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of be.

Example of hold used within this context

"The novel holds many surprises", "The book holds in store much valuable advise"


Hold as "have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

have, have got have the same meaning as 'hold'

Types of hold

keep, keep, keep, maintain, exert, wield, monopolize, monopolise, keep, sustain, keep, hold on, maintain, stockpile, stock, carry, bear, hold, maintain, carry are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

rich person, wealthy person, have, belongings, holding, property are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

feature, have are verb groups of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"She has $1,000 in the bank", "He has got two beautiful daughters", "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"


Hold as "to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

restrain, confine have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of disable, incapacitate, disenable.

Types of hold

pinion, truss, fetter, tie up, tie down, shackle, enchain, impound, pound up, pen up, shackle, pound, pound, fold, ground, bind are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

keep, restrainer, hold, controller, detainment, custody, restraint, constraint, detention are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"This holds the local until the express passengers change trains", "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade", "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center", "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"


Hold as "be in accord, be in agreement"

Under this definition, hold is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

concur, agree, concord have the same meaning as 'hold'

Antonyms

disagree, differ, take issue, dissent have the opposite meaning of 'hold'

Types of hold

settle, resolve, patch up, see eye to eye, concede, subscribe, fix up, settle, make up, reconcile, conciliate, yield, support, arrange, conclude, grant are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

concurrence, concurrency, agreement, harmony, concordance, concord, agreeable are derivatives of 'hold'.

Verb groups of hold

agree is a verb group of hold.

Example of hold used within this context

"We agreed on the terms of the settlement", "I can't agree with you!", "I hold with those who say life is sacred", "Both philosophers concord on this point"


Hold as "the act of grasping"

Under this definition, hold is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

clutches, clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip have the same meaning as 'hold'

hold as a type

'hold' can be a type of taking hold, grasping, seizing, prehension.

Types of hold

embrace, choke hold, chokehold, embracing, embracement, wrestling hold are types of 'hold'.

Derivatives of hold

seize, prehend, take hold, hold tight, clutch, hold on, clasp, grasp, hold, cling to, hold close, grip, grapple, clench, clinch are derivatives of 'hold'.

Example of hold used within this context

"he released his clasp on my arm", "he has a strong grip for an old man", "she kept a firm hold on the railing"



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