Hold Sentences

She showed me how to hold a baby properly.

If you hold this string, the balloon won't fly away.

My grandpa taught me to hold a fishing rod.

You need to hold the camera steady to take a clear photo.

I can't hold all these books without dropping some.

He was asked to hold the door open for the others.

Be careful and hold that glass with both hands.

Hold onto the railing when you climb the stairs.

Hold the ladder for me while I climb up.

Hold your head up high and be confident.

Hold the puppy gently so you don't scare him.

He struggled to hold back his tears during the sad movie.

It's hard to hold a sneeze in when you have a cold.

You should hold the brush like this when you paint.

Don't hold the cat too tight, or she might scratch you.

Can you hold this rope while I tie the knot?

I taught her to hold the guitar properly.

It's easier to hold the bat when you position your hands like this.

He wants to hold the world record for most jump ropes in a minute.

She knows how to hold a pencil the right way.

The bird landed on the branch and started to hold a worm in its beak.

If you hold the magnifying glass to the sun, you can see the light focus.

Can you hold the torch while I look for the keys?

Can you hold your breath underwater for a minute?

The little boy wanted to hold his mother's hand while crossing the street.

If you don't hold onto the swing, you might fall off.

I always hold the umbrella for my sister when it rains.

The ice cream is melting; you should hold it upright.

The children love to hold hands and dance in a circle.

To bake the cake, you must hold the mixer at a certain angle.

I asked him to hold the bag of groceries while I paid.

The squirrel can hold a nut with its tiny hands.

The horse knew how to hold a steady pace during the race.

Don't hold the hot pan without oven mitts.

Hold the scissors safely, with the sharp end pointing down.

If you hold the kite high, it will catch the wind better.

To hold a rabbit, you must be gentle and calm.

It's important to hold your balance when walking on a narrow path.

The magnet can hold a lot of paper clips at once.

When you're scared, hold onto your teddy bear for comfort.

The goalie must hold the ball to prevent the other team from scoring.

He couldn't hold the secret any longer and told his best friend.

If you hold the paper up to the light, you can see the hidden message.

Hold your position until the coach gives the next instruction.

Sometimes, it's best to hold your thoughts before speaking.

She tried to hold her laugh when she saw the clown.

When the music starts, hold your partner and dance.

You need to hold the magnifying glass closer to read the tiny text.

Can you hold the map while I drive?

She taught me how to hold a bow and arrow.

Retain Possession: Keeping possession of something.

Postpone: Delaying an action or event.

Contain or Accommodate: Having space for something inside.

Maintain Position: Keeping a position or state.

Grasp or Grip: Keeping something in one's hand.

Support Weight: Bearing weight without breaking.

To refrain from speaking.

To be patient or to wait.

To be in charge while someone is away.

To compare favorably with someone or something.

To have power or a very strong influence.

To be sound, logical, or reasonable.

To manage or cope despite difficulties.

To maintain a position or situation.

To be left with the responsibility.

To have control of the discussion, typically in a meeting.

To possess the solution or answer.

To wait patiently and take no action.

To wait and take a moment to consider or assess the situation.

To be confident or unashamed.

To have a lot of respect or admiration for someone.

To be the center of attention.

To harbor resentment or anger over past offenses.

To remain silent, especially when it's difficult.

To be in a dominant or controlling position.

To wait in suspense.

Hold is pronounced as /hoʊld/.

The root word of "hold" is the Old English word "healdan" which means to keep, retain.

There is no specific vowel that always comes before "hold." It depends on the context or the specific word.

"Hold" can be a verb (e.g., "hold the door") or a noun (e.g., "a cargo hold").

The opposite of "hold" (as a verb) is "release" or "let go."

Another term for "hold" could be "grasp" or "grip."

The entire word "hold" is stressed as it is a single syllable.

Hold is already in its base verb form.

The word "hold" derives from Old English "healdan," meaning to keep, retain, or guard.

The second form (past tense) of "hold" is "held."

"Hold" can be used in a sentence like: "Please hold the door for me."

The singular form of "hold" is "hold."

"Hold" can be a noun (e.g., "cargo hold") or a verb (e.g., "hold the ball"). It is not typically used as an adjective.

There is one syllable in "hold."

The first form (base form) of "hold" is "hold."

The third form (past participle) of "hold" is "held."

No, "hold" is not a collective noun.

When used as a command, "hold" is in the imperative form, e.g., "Hold the elevator!"

Since "hold" has only one syllable, it cannot be divided further.

Any determiner can be used with "hold" depending on the context, e.g., "a hold," "the hold," "this hold," etc.

When used as a noun, the plural form can be "holds" (e.g., "The ship has multiple holds").

Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence structure and meaning, e.g., "I can sing and hold a note."

Both "a" and "the" can be used with "hold" depending on the context, e.g., "a hold" or "the hold."

No, "hold" is not an adverb.

No, "hold" is not an abstract noun.

"Hold" is neutral. Its positive or negative connotation depends on the context in which it is used.

"Hold" is a word, not a single letter. Thus, it contains both vowels and consonants.

When used as a noun (e.g., "a ship's hold"), it can be countable.

Various prepositions can be used with "hold" depending on the context, e.g., "hold on," "hold to," "hold in," etc.

"Hold" itself isn't a metaphor, but it can be used metaphorically, e.g., "hold one's tongue."

No, "hold" is not a gerund. The gerund form would be "holding."

"Hold" can be a verb, in which case it would take a direct object, e.g., "I hold the book." However, the word "hold" itself is neither a direct nor an indirect object; its function in a sentence determines its role.