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Uncommonhold back
The correct spelling is hold back.
How to pronounce hold back
verb
Say it like: Hol-d b-ak
The correct spelling is hold back. To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power. For example: "Don't hold back. Hit it as hard as you can."
Usage Examples
“Don't hold back. Hit it as hard as you can.”
“The dam can't hold back that much water.”
“He's a year older than his classmates, because he was held back in second grade.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
- 2.To contain; stop.
- 3.To delay the progress of, especially in school.
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