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Grade 10
(holds) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to have or keep in one's hand.

Example Sentence

The bucket holds a lot of water.

More Example Sentences

He holds the ball tightly during the game.

Synonyms

grips; carries; possesses

Antonyms

drops; releases; lets go

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Rhymes

  • bolds
  • bowlds
  • colds
  • folds
  • foulds
  • gold's
  • golds
  • holds
  • molds
  • moulds
  • old's
  • olds
  • scolds

  • unfolds
  • upholds
  • withholds
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