retaining Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. keeping something in possession or use. Example Sentence The truck might carom off the retaining wall and disrupt traffic. More Example Sentences Retaining water is important for plants. Synonyms holding; keeping; maintaining Antonyms losing; releasing; letting go Hear It! Say It! Write It! retaining Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: