"Holds" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Holds" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Holds

"Holds" Meaning

To hold means to grasp or grasp something firmly with one's hands or arms, to keep something in one's possession or to have something in one's power. It can also mean to maintain a particular position or viewpoint, to believe or think something firmly, or to have a particular quality or characteristic.

"Holds" Examples

Synonyms:

grasps
clutches
possesses
retains
sustains

Usage Examples:

She carefully holds the fragile vase in her hands to avoid breaking it.
The lifeguard holds the struggling swimmer to keep her afloat.
The firm holds a portfolio of stocks and bonds.
The company holds a conference every year to discuss new products.
The athlete holds the record for the fastest marathon time in the world.

"Holds" Similar Words

Holdall

Holdalls

Holden

Holder

A holder is a person or thing that possesses, supports, or retains something, such as an object, a position, or a responsibility. For example: A holder of a title or position: "She is the holder of the CEO position at the company." A holder of a record or achievement: "He is the holder of the world record in marathon running." A holder of a tool or device: "The wrench is a holder of the nut onto the bolt." In general, a holder is something that has a specific function or purpose, and it is often used to describe something that is being carried, contained, or supported.

Holders

Holding

Holdings

Holdover

Holdup

Holdups

Hole-in-one

A hole-in-one is a type of achievement in golf, where a player successfully hits the ball directly into the hole with their first stroke, without any intervening shots. In other words, on a hole with a par of one, the player achieves a hole-in-one by hitting the ball into the hole with a single shot, without having to hit again or having the ball roll into the hole.