hold in Synonyms
hold in Meaning
hold in (v)
close in
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
hold back; keep from being perceived by others
hold in Sentence Examples
- The child tightly held onto his mother's hand as they walked down the street.
- The door handle held firm, preventing the thief from breaking into the house.
- The rope held the heavy load securely in place.
- The teacher held the students' attention with her captivating stories.
- The umbrella held back the rain, keeping the pedestrians dry.
- The anchor held the boat steady in the rough seas.
- The magnetic strip on the card held the data securely.
- The castle held off the invaders for several days, but eventually fell.
- The concert held thousands of cheering fans.
- The government held a referendum to determine the people's opinion on a new law.
FAQs About the word hold in
close in, lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits, hold back; keep from being perceived by others
veil,hide, mask, conceal, obscure, secrete, cloak, enshroud, shroud, contain
circulate, broadcast, propagate, circulate, spread, disseminate, disseminate, broadcast, propagate,spread
The child tightly held onto his mother's hand as they walked down the street.
The door handle held firm, preventing the thief from breaking into the house.
The rope held the heavy load securely in place.
The teacher held the students' attention with her captivating stories.
