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hold noun
Meaning : Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something.
Example :
He has a good grasp of accounting practices.
Synonyms : appreciation, grasp
Meaning : Power by which something or someone is affected or dominated.
Example :
He has a hold over them.
Meaning : Time during which some action is awaited.
Example :
Instant replay caused too long a delay.
He ordered a hold in the action.
Synonyms : delay, postponement, time lag, wait
Meaning : A state of being confined (usually for a short time).
Example :
His detention was politically motivated.
The prisoner is on hold.
He is in the custody of police.
Synonyms : custody, detainment, detention
Meaning : A stronghold.
Meaning : A cell in a jail or prison.
Synonyms : keep
Meaning : The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo.
Synonyms : cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
hold verb
Meaning : Have or hold in one's hands or grip.
Example :
Hold this bowl for a moment, please.
A crazy idea took hold of him.
Synonyms : take hold
Release, as from one's grip.
Let go of the door handle, please!.Relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall.
let go, let go of, release, relinquish
Meaning : To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement.
Example :
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.
Meaning : Have rightfully. Of rights, titles, and offices.
Example :
She bears the title of Duchess.
He held the governorship for almost a decade.
Synonyms : bear
Meaning : Have room for. Hold without crowding.
Example :
This hotel can accommodate 250 guests.
The theater admits 300 people.
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people.
Synonyms : accommodate, admit
Meaning : Remain in a certain state, position, or condition.
Example :
The weather held.
They held on the road and kept marching.
Meaning : Assert or affirm.
Example :
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good.
Meaning : Have as a major characteristic.
Example :
The novel holds many surprises.
The book holds in store much valuable advise.
Meaning : Hold the attention of.
Example :
The soprano held the audience.
This story held our interest.
She can hold an audience spellbound.
Meaning : Remain committed to.
Example :
I hold to these ideas.
Meaning : Stop dealing with.
Example :
Hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting.
Meaning : Keep from departing.
Example :
Hold the taxi.
Hold the horse.
Meaning : Take and maintain control over, often by violent means.
Example :
The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week.
Meaning : Cover as for protection against noise or smell.
Example :
She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate.
Hold one's nose.
Meaning : Drink alcohol without showing ill effects.
Example :
He can hold his liquor.
He had drunk more than he could carry.
Synonyms : carry
Meaning : Aim, point, or direct.
Example :
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames.
Meaning : Be in accord. Be in agreement.
Example :
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.
Synonyms : agree, concord, concur
Be of different opinions.
I beg to differ!.She disagrees with her husband on many questions.
differ, disagree, dissent, take issue
Meaning : Keep from exhaling or expelling.
Example :
Hold your breath.
चौपाल
Hold ka meaning, vilom shabd, paryayvachi aur samanarthi shabd in Hindi. Hold ka matlab kya hota hai?