Holds Meaning
There are 45 meaning(s) for word Holds
Meaning 1 : be capable of holding or containing
Example : The flask holds one gallon
Synonyms : contain, take
Example : The flask holds one gallon
Synonyms : contain, take
Meaning 2 : be pertinent or relevant or applicable
Example : This theory holds for all irrational numbers
Synonyms : apply, go for
Example : This theory holds for all irrational numbers
Synonyms : apply, go for
Meaning 3 : have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
Example : She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
Synonyms : have, have got
Example : She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
Synonyms : have, have got
Meaning 4 : be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Example : The beam holds up the roof,What's holding that mirror?
Synonyms : hold up, support, sustain
Example : The beam holds up the roof,What's holding that mirror?
Synonyms : hold up, support, sustain
Meaning 6 : a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Example : the prisoner is on hold
Synonyms : custody, detainment, detention
Example : the prisoner is on hold
Synonyms : custody, detainment, detention
Meaning 7 : lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Example : hold your tongue,hold your temper
Synonyms : check, contain, control, curb, hold in, moderate
Example : hold your tongue,hold your temper
Synonyms : check, contain, control, curb, hold in, moderate
Meaning 8 : drink alcohol without showing ill effects
Example : He can hold his liquor
Synonyms : carry
Example : He can hold his liquor
Synonyms : carry
Meaning 10 : have room for; hold without crowding
Example : The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
Synonyms : accommodate, admit
Example : The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
Synonyms : accommodate, admit
Meaning 11 : time during which some action is awaited
Example : he ordered a hold in the action
Synonyms : delay, postponement, time lag, wait
Example : he ordered a hold in the action
Synonyms : delay, postponement, time lag, wait
Meaning 12 : have or hold in one's hands or grip
Example : A crazy idea took hold of him
Synonyms : take hold
Example : A crazy idea took hold of him
Synonyms : take hold
Meaning 13 : organize or be responsible for
Example : hold a reception
Synonyms : give, have, make, throw
Example : hold a reception
Synonyms : give, have, make, throw
Meaning 14 : the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Synonyms : grip, handgrip, handle
Synonyms : grip, handgrip, handle
Meaning 15 : be valid, applicable, or true
Example : This theory still holds
Synonyms : obtain, prevail
Example : This theory still holds
Synonyms : obtain, prevail
Meaning 17 : maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Synonyms : entertain, harbor, harbour, nurse
Synonyms : entertain, harbor, harbour, nurse
Meaning 18 : to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example : This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
Synonyms : confine, constrain, restrain
Example : This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
Synonyms : confine, constrain, restrain
Meaning 19 : keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
Example : hold these truths to be self-evident,I hold him personally responsible
Synonyms : deem, take for, view as
Example : hold these truths to be self-evident,I hold him personally responsible
Synonyms : deem, take for, view as
Meaning 20 : the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Synonyms : cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
Synonyms : cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
Meaning 22 : contain or hold; have within
Example : The canteen holds fresh water
Synonyms : bear, carry, contain
Example : The canteen holds fresh water
Synonyms : bear, carry, contain
Meaning 23 : bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Example : I'll hold you by your promise
Synonyms : bind, obligate, oblige
Example : I'll hold you by your promise
Synonyms : bind, obligate, oblige
Meaning 25 : be in accord; be in agreement
Example : I hold with those who say life is sacred
Synonyms : agree, concord, concur
Example : I hold with those who say life is sacred
Synonyms : agree, concord, concur
Meaning 26 : the act of grasping
Example : she kept a firm hold on the railing
Synonyms : clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip
Example : she kept a firm hold on the railing
Synonyms : clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip
Meaning 27 : secure and keep for possible future use or application
Synonyms : hold back, keep back, retain
Synonyms : hold back, keep back, retain
Meaning 28 : cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
Example : hold in place
Synonyms : keep, maintain
Example : hold in place
Synonyms : keep, maintain
Meaning 29 : support or hold in a certain manner
Example : She holds her head high
Synonyms : bear, carry
Example : She holds her head high
Synonyms : bear, carry
Meaning 31 : understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Synonyms : appreciation, grasp
Synonyms : appreciation, grasp
Meaning 32 : arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Example : please hold a table at Maxim's
Synonyms : book, reserve
Example : please hold a table at Maxim's
Synonyms : book, reserve
Meaning 33 : aim, point, or direct
Meaning 34 : assert or affirm
Example : Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
Example : Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
Meaning 35 : a stronghold
Meaning 36 : cover as for protection against noise or smell
Example : hold one's nose
Example : hold one's nose
Meaning 37 : have as a major characteristic
Example : The novel holds many surprises,The book holds in store much valuable advise
Example : The novel holds many surprises,The book holds in store much valuable advise
Meaning 38 : hold the attention of
Example : She can hold an audience spellbound
Example : She can hold an audience spellbound
Meaning 39 : keep from departing
Meaning 40 : keep from exhaling or expelling
Example : hold your breath
Example : hold your breath
Meaning 41 : power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
Example : he has a hold over them
Example : he has a hold over them
Meaning 42 : remain committed to
Example : I hold to these ideas
Example : I hold to these ideas
Meaning 43 : remain in a certain state, position, or condition
Meaning 44 : stop dealing with
Example : hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
Example : hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
Meaning 45 : take and maintain control over, often by violent means
Holds Antonyms
- let go of
How to Pronounce Holds
- hoʊld