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Vocabulary Entry
held
|verb • adjective • noun
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V
verb
past tense of 'hold'; to grasp or support with one's hands.
Example Sentences
"She held the baby carefully."
"He held the door open for her."
"They held a meeting last week."
A
adjective
having been put in a particular position or state.
Example Sentences
"The held position was challenging for the athlete."
"They waited in a held state until the decision was made."
"The held documents were reviewed by the committee."
N
noun
a period of holding or being held; a way of grasping something.
Example Sentences
"The held of the cards was firm."
"He took a long held before speaking."
"The held of the rope was loosening."