hold
8 points
English
4 letters
Very common
Commonness #293
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
noun
the act of grasping
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/hˈoʊld/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a cell in a jail or prison
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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