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Meaning of holding
The primary meaning of the word "holding" is to have or keep something in one's possession or control.
Etymology of holding
The word "holding" originates from the Old English word "haldan," which means to hold or keep
It is also related to the Old Norse word "halda," which means to hold or grasp
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially meaning to keep or grasp something, and later developing additional meanings such as a place where something is kept or a period of time during which something is owned or controlled
Synonyms
grasping
gripping
clutching
retaining
keeping
possessing
owning
having
maintaining
sustaining
supporting
upholding
clinging
adhering
sticking
detaining
confining
restraining
controlling
dominating
managing
governing
regulating
directing
commanding
overseeing
supervising
caring
nursing
cradling
embracing
encompassing
enclosing
surrounding
containing
comprehending
including
comprising
consisting
constituting
making
forming
shaping
molding
holding
clenching
clasping
seizing
capturing
apprehending
Definitions
- The act of keeping something in one's possession or control
- * A period of time during which something is owned or controlled by someone
- * A place where something is kept or stored
Usage Examples
- She is holding the baby in her arms
- * The company is holding a meeting to discuss the new project
- * The government is holding an election to choose a new leader
Antonyms
releasing
letting go
freeing
liberating
abandoning
relinquishing
surrendering
giving up
dropping
losing
misplacing
abandoning
forsaking
deserting
leaving
quitting
stopping
ceasing
halting
suspending
delaying
postponing
canceling
rejecting
refusing
denying
withholding
concealing
hiding
withdrawing
retreating
escaping