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hold in

The correct spelling is hold in.

How to pronounce hold in

verb

Say it like: Hol-d i-n

The correct spelling is hold in. To keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping. For example: "to hold in laughter, or one's emotions"

Usage Examples

to hold in laughter, or one's emotions

He wanted to laugh and could hardly hold in.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
  2. 2.To restrain oneself.

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