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Vocabulary Entry
hold
|verb • noun • noun • verb • verb
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V
verb
To grasp or carry with one's hands or arms.
Example Sentences
"Please hold the door open for me."
"She held the baby gently."
"He can hold his breath for a long time."
N
noun
A grasp or grip; a way of supporting something.
Example Sentences
"She had a firm hold on the rope."
"He lost his hold and fell."
"The climber found a good hold on the wall."
N
noun
An area of control or influence.
Example Sentences
"The company has a strong hold on the market."
"He felt a hold on his thoughts from anxiety."
"Their friendship is a significant hold in his life."
V
verb
To maintain or keep in a specified condition.
Example Sentences
"You need to hold your temper during the meeting."
"They hold their customers' information securely."
"She holds her standards very high."
V
verb
To contain or have within.
Example Sentences
"This cup can hold twelve ounces of liquid."
"The box held several toys."
"The movie held my attention from start to finish."