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nnoun.actthe act of graspingSynset:clasp clench clutch clutches grasp grip
Examples:- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
Derivationally Related Form:holdgripclenchgraspclaspclutch
Hypernyms:grasping prehension seizing taking hold
Inherited Hypernyms:claspgraspingcontrolactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:choke holdchokeholdembraceembracementembracingwrestling hold
Full Hyponyms:bear hugchokeholdcuddleembracefull nelsonhalf nelsonhammerlockheadlockhugjapanese strangleholdlocknelsonscissorsstrangleholdtoeholdwrestling hold
nnoun.cognitionunderstanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of somethingSynset:appreciation grasp
Examples:- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
Derivationally Related Form:grasp
Hypernyms:apprehension discernment savvy understanding
Inherited Hypernyms:appreciationunderstandingknowinghigher cognitive processprocesscognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:sense
nnoun.attributepower by which something or someone is affected or dominatedDerivationally Related Form:hold
Hypernyms:control
Inherited Hypernyms:holdcontrolpowerqualityattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.timetime during which some action is awaitedSynset:delay postponement time lag wait
Examples:- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
Derivationally Related Form:delaywaithold
Hypernyms:break intermission interruption pause suspension
Inherited Hypernyms:delaypausetime intervalmeasureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:extensionmoratoriumretardation
Full Hyponyms:extensionmoratoriumretardation
nnoun.statea state of being confined (usually for a short time)Synset:custody detainment detention
Examples:- his detention was politically motivated
- the prisoner is on hold
- he is in the custody of police
Derivationally Related Form:holddetain
Hypernyms:confinement
Inherited Hypernyms:detentionconfinementsubjugationrelationshipstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.artifacta strongholdDomain Usage:archaicismarchaism
Hypernyms:fastness stronghold
Inherited Hypernyms:holdstrongholddefensive structurestructureartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.artifacta cell in a jail or prisonSynset:keep
Derivationally Related Form:holdkeep
Hypernyms:cell jail cell prison cell
Inherited Hypernyms:holdcellroomareastructureartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.artifactthe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move itSynset:grip handgrip handle
Examples:- he grabbed the hammer by the handle
- it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
Derivationally Related Form:griphandle
Part Holonyms:aspergill aspersorium baggage luggage baseball bat lumber briefcase brush carpet beater rug beater carrycot cheese cutter coffee cup coffeepot bat cricket bat cutlery eating utensil edge tool faucet spigot frying pan frypan skillet hand tool handbarrow cart go-cart handcart pushcart handlebar French telephone handset ladle mug racket racquet saucepan spatula teacup umbrella watering can watering pot
Hypernyms:appendage
Inherited Hypernyms:handleappendagepartobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:ax handleaxe handlebroom handlebroomstickcropgunstockhafthelvehilthoe handleknobmop handlepanhandlepommelrake handlesaddlebowstock
Part Meronyms:shank stem
Full Hyponyms:ax handlebasket hiltbracebroomstickbuttcropdoorknobhafthilthoe handlehornknobmop handlepanhandlepistol grippommelrake handlerifle buttstockstop
nnoun.artifactthe space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargoSynset:cargo area cargo deck cargo hold storage area
Derivationally Related Form:hold
Part Holonyms:ship
Hypernyms:enclosure
Inherited Hypernyms:cargo areaenclosureareastructureartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
vverb.stativecause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., 'keep clean'Synset:keep maintain
Examples:- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
Derivationally Related Form:maintainermaintainable
Inherited Hypernyms:keep
Direct Hyponyms:bear oncarry onconservecontinuedistancehold overhousekeeppreservepressurisepressurizeuphold
Full Troponyms:ask for itconservecontinuedistanceeternizehold overhousekeepmummifyobstinateperpetuatepersevereplugpreservepressurizeprolongresumeretainstick to
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody PP | Something ---s something Adjective/Noun | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.contacthave or hold in one's hands or gripSynset:take hold
Examples:- Hold this bowl for a moment, please
- A crazy idea took hold of him
Antonyms:let go of
Derivationally Related Form:hold
Inherited Hypernyms:hold
Direct Hyponyms:clinchcling toclutchcradlegrasphold closehold onhold tightinterlaceinterlocklocktrap
Full Troponyms:claspclinchclingcling tocradlecuddleembracegraspinterlocklatch onlocktrap
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something | Somebody ---s (apply to: take hold) | Something is ---ing PP (apply to: take hold) | Somebody ---s PP (apply to: take hold) | They want to --- the prisoners (apply to: hold)
vverb.creationorganize or be responsible forSynset:give have make throw
Examples:- hold a reception
- have, throw, or make a party
- give a course
Hypernyms:direct
Inherited Hypernyms:holddirectmanagecontrol
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.possessionhave or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract senseSynset:have have got
Examples:- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
Derivationally Related Form:holdinghave
Inherited Hypernyms:have
Direct Hyponyms:bearcarryexertholdhold onkeepmaintainmonopolisemonopolizestockstockpilesustainwield
Full Troponyms:accessionamercearchivebalebankruptbearbeat upbeggarbilkbinblacklistbookbottlecancelcarrycarry overcatchchroniclecinematizeclock incollectcomputerizeconservecorralcross-indexcutdenydeprivedevotedisenfranchisedisinheritdockdocumentembalmempanelenlistenrollensilefilefilmfreezefundgaragegarnerharborhivehold downhold the lineimmobilizeimpoverishindexinscribeinventorykeepkeep to oneselflistloftloglog uplumpmanifestmatriculatemicrofilmmonopolizemothballmummifynickel-and-dimenotchoverwritepatentpatronagephotographplastinatepostprerecordrecordrecruitreduceregisterrepositreseedreservereshootretainretakeretrenchring uproll uprun upsavescorescrapestarvestockstoresustaintallytanktape recordtickettongue-tietrademarkunionizevictualvideotapewarehouseweanwharfwieldwithholdwritex-ray
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s something | They --- the money (apply to: have got, have)
vverb.cognitionkeep in mind or convey as a conviction or viewSynset:deem take for view as
Examples:- take for granted
- view as important
- hold these truths to be self-evident
- I hold him personally responsible
Hypernyms:consider reckon regard see view
Inherited Hypernyms:deemseethinkevaluatethink
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s that CLAUSE | Something ---s something Adjective/Noun | Somebody ---s somebody something
vverb.emotionmaintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)Synset:entertain harbor harbour nurse
Examples:- bear a grudge
- entertain interesting notions
- harbor a resentment
Hypernyms:experience feel
Inherited Hypernyms:harborfeel
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactto close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movementSynset:confine constrain restrain
Examples:- This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
- About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
- The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
- The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
Derivationally Related Form:holdrestrainerrestraint
Hypernyms:disable disenable incapacitate
Inherited Hypernyms:restraindisablechange
Direct Hyponyms:bindenchainfetterfoldgroundimpoundpen uppinionpoundpound upshackletie downtie uptruss
Full Troponyms:chain upenchainfaggotfettergroundhog-tieimpoundmanaclepen uppinionpoundtie down
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something | They want to --- the prisoners (apply to: confine, restrain)
vverb.possessionsecure and keep for possible future use or applicationSynset:hold back keep back retain
Examples:- The landlord retained the security deposit
- I reserve the right to disagree
Derivationally Related Form:holdingretention
Hypernyms:hold on keep
Inherited Hypernyms:retainkeephave
Direct Hyponyms:hold down
Full Troponyms:hold down
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They --- the money (apply to: hold, hold back, keep back)
vverb.possessionhave rightfully; of rights, titles, and officesSynset:bear
Examples:- She bears the title of Duchess
- He held the governorship for almost a decade
Derivationally Related Form:holderbearer
Hypernyms:have have got hold
Inherited Hypernyms:bearhave
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactbe the physical support of; carry the weight ofSynset:hold up support sustain
Examples:- The beam holds up the roof
- He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
- What's holding that mirror?
Derivationally Related Form:supportingsupportholdersupporter
Inherited Hypernyms:hold
Direct Hyponyms:blockbracebracketbuoybuoy upcarrychockpolepropprop upscaffoldshoreshore uptrussunderpin
Full Troponyms:blockbolsterbracebracketbuoycarrychockpoleprop upscaffoldtreadtrussunderpin
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.stativecontain or hold; have withinSynset:bear carry contain
Examples:- The jar carries wine
- The canteen holds fresh water
- This can contains water
Derivationally Related Form:holdcontainercarrycontentcontinent
Hypernyms:include
Inherited Hypernyms:holdinclude
Direct Hyponyms:confineenclosehold inretain
Full Troponyms:boundbox inembankencloseframerailretainshoreskirtverge
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something | They --- the animals (apply to: hold)
vverb.stativehave room for; hold without crowdingSynset:accommodate admit
Examples:- This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
- The theater admits 300 people
- The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
Derivationally Related Form:admittible
Inherited Hypernyms:accommodate
Direct Hyponyms:houseseatsleep
Full Troponyms:houseseatsleep
Sentence Frame:Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.stativeremain in a certain state, position, or conditionExamples:- The weather held
- They held on the road and kept marching
Hypernyms:continue go along go on keep proceed
Inherited Hypernyms:holdcontinueact
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.contactsupport or hold in a certain mannerSynset:bear carry
Examples:- She holds her head high
- He carried himself upright
Derivationally Related Form:carriagecarrybearing
Inherited Hypernyms:hold
Direct Hyponyms:acquitbalancebearbehavecarrycomportconductdeportpiggybackpoiseslingstoop
Full Troponyms:assertattitudinizebehavedealflusterjugglepiggybackpoiseposeslingstoopwalk around
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.stativebe valid, applicable, or trueSynset:obtain prevail
Hypernyms:be exist
Inherited Hypernyms:prevailexist
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.cognitionassert or affirmExamples:- Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
Hypernyms:affirm assert aver avow swan swear verify
Inherited Hypernyms:holdaffirmdeclarestateexpress
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s that CLAUSE | They --- that there was a traffic accident (apply to: hold)
vverb.stativehave as a major characteristicExamples:- The novel holds many surprises
- The book holds in store much valuable advise
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:holdbe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.stativebe capable of holding or containingSynset:contain take
Examples:- This box won't take all the items
- The flask holds one gallon
Derivationally Related Form:hold
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:containbe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.socialarrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advanceSynset:book reserve
Examples:- reserve me a seat on a flight
- The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
- please hold a table at Maxim's
Derivationally Related Form:reservationbookablebooking
Hypernyms:ask for bespeak call for quest request
Inherited Hypernyms:reserverequestcommunicateconveytransfermove
Direct Hyponyms:hold openkeepkeep opensave
Entailment:procure secure
Full Troponyms:keep open
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.competitionprotect against a challenge or attackSynset:defend guard
Examples:- Hold that position behind the trees!
- Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
Derivationally Related Form:defenderdefensibledefencedefensive
Hypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:defendprotectdefendprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.communicationbind by an obligation; cause to be indebtedSynset:bind obligate oblige
Examples:- He's held by a contract
- I'll hold you by your promise
Derivationally Related Form:bindobligation
Hypernyms:relate
Inherited Hypernyms:obligerelateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:articleindentindenturepledgetie down
Full Troponyms:articleindenturepledgetie down
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody to INFINITIVE | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody
vverb.cognitionhold the attention ofExamples:- The soprano held the audience
- This story held our interest
- She can hold an audience spellbound
Derivationally Related Form:hold
Hypernyms:becharm beguile bewitch captivate capture catch charm enamor enamour enchant entrance fascinate trance
Inherited Hypernyms:holdcaptureattract
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.cognitionremain committed toHypernyms:believe conceive consider think
Inherited Hypernyms:holdthinkevaluatethink
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.stativeresist or confront with resistanceSynset:defy hold up withstand
Examples:- The politician defied public opinion
- The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
- The bridge held
Derivationally Related Form:defiantwithstander
Hypernyms:hold out resist stand firm withstand
Inherited Hypernyms:defyresistfightcontend
Direct Hyponyms:bravebrave outendureweather
Full Troponyms:weather
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.stativebe pertinent or relevant or applicableSynset:apply go for
Examples:- The same laws apply to you!
- This theory holds for all irrational numbers
- The same rules go for everyone
Derivationally Related Form:applicativeapplicable
Hypernyms:bear on come to concern have to do with pertain refer relate touch touch on
Inherited Hypernyms:applyrefer
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something is ---ing PP | Something ---s somebody (apply to: go for) | Something ---s something (apply to: go for)
vverb.stativestop dealing withExamples:- hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
Derivationally Related Form:hold
Hypernyms:defer hold over postpone prorogue put off put over remit set back shelve table
Inherited Hypernyms:holdpostponedelaywaitact
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.sociallessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsSynset:check contain control curb hold in moderate
Examples:- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
Derivationally Related Form:moderationcheckcurbcontrol
Hypernyms:hold back keep keep back restrain
Inherited Hypernyms:controlrestrain
Direct Hyponyms:abnegatebatecatchconquercounteractcountercheckcrucifydampdenymortifystamp downsubduesuppressthermostattrain
Full Troponyms:bateburkecatchchoke offcountercheckdampdenygaghushlullmortifyquenchshout downshushsilencesquelchsuppressthermostattraintrellis
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialkeep from departingExamples:- Hold the taxi
- Hold the horse
Hypernyms:keep prevent
Inherited Hypernyms:holdprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.socialtake and maintain control over, often by violent meansExamples:- The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
Hypernyms:command control
Inherited Hypernyms:holdcontrol
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.motioncause to stopSynset:arrest halt
Examples:- Halt the engines
- Arrest the progress
- halt the presses
Derivationally Related Form:holdhaltarrester
Hypernyms:stop
Inherited Hypernyms:haltstop
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something | They --- the animals (apply to: hold, halt)
vverb.contactcover as for protection against noise or smellExamples:- She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
- hold one's nose
Hypernyms:cover
Inherited Hypernyms:holdcover
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.consumptiondrink alcohol without showing ill effectsSynset:carry
Examples:- He can hold his liquor
- he had drunk more than he could carry
Hypernyms:booze drink fuddle hit the bottle
Inherited Hypernyms:carryhit the bottleconsume
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.competitionaim, point, or directExamples:- Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
Hypernyms:aim direct take take aim train
Inherited Hypernyms:holdaimpositionputmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody PP
vverb.communicationdeclare to beSynset:adjudge declare
Examples:- She was declared incompetent
- judge held that the defendant was innocent
Derivationally Related Form:declarative
Hypernyms:evaluate judge pass judgment
Inherited Hypernyms:declareevaluatethink
Direct Hyponyms:acknowledgeadmitbastardisebastardizebeatifycallcancelcanonisecanonizecertifyformaliseformalizejudgelabelpronouncesaintstrike downsuperannuate
Full Troponyms:acquitadmitattornavowbastardizebeatifybreakcallcancelcanonizecapacitatecertifyconcedeconfessconvictdisbardisqualifyformalizeintonateinvalidatemake a clean breast ofmake no bones aboutpronouncepurgequalifyrecallreconvictrecuseremitrenegeretirerevokeritualizeruleset asidestetsuperannuatesustaintoutvindicatewhitewashwrite off
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something Adjective/Noun | Somebody ---s somebody something
vverb.communicationbe in accord; be in agreementSynset:agree concord concur
Examples:- We agreed on the terms of the settlement
- I can't agree with you!
- I hold with those who say life is sacred
- Both philosophers concord on this point
Antonyms:disagree
Derivationally Related Form:concordagreementagreeableconcordanceconcurrence
Inherited Hypernyms:agree
Direct Hyponyms:arrangeconcedeconciliateconcludefix upgrantmake uppatch upreconcileresolvesee eye to eyesettlesubscribesupportyield
Full Troponyms:absolveamnestyamortizearrangeclean upclearclinchcompromiseconcedeconcertconcludeconcordexcusefirm upforgivefrankjustifyliftliquidatemake peacepardonpaypay uppropitiateproratereconcileremitsee eye to eyesettleshrivesquaresubscribewash one's hands
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s that CLAUSE | Somebody ---s to INFINITIVE | Somebody ---s on something | Sam and Sue --- (apply to: agree, concur) | Sam wants to --- with Sue (apply to: agree, concur)
vverb.bodykeep from exhaling or expellingHypernyms:hold back keep keep back restrain
Inherited Hypernyms:holdrestrain
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something