CEFR B1 · Verbs

hold

/həʊld/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To hold something means to keep it in your hand or arms. You use your hands to grip and support an object.

Synonyms

grip grasp clutch carry keep

Antonyms

drop release let go throw

Translations

hold in your language

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عربي

أن تمسك شيئًا بيدك أو ذراعيك.

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اردو

کسی چیز کو اپنے ہاتھ میں رکھنا یا تھامنا۔

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हिंदी

किसी चीज़ को अपने हाथ में पकड़ना।

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中文

用手或手臂抓住并支撑某物。

Easy Explanation

You use your hands to carry something. You keep it in your hand. Don't let it fall.

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Memory TipThink of 'hold' like 'hand-old' – you use your hand to keep something.

Contextual Examples

Can you hold (keep in hand) my bag for a moment?

Please hold (grip) the baby carefully.

She likes to hold (support) her coffee cup with both hands.

Pronunciation & Context