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holding

The correct spelling is holding.

How to pronounce holding

[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]
verb

IPA: [ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]

Say it like: Hol-din-g

The correct spelling is holding. To grasp or grip. For example: "Hold the pencil like this."

Usage Examples

Hold the pencil like this.

This package holds six bottles.

Elections will be held on the first Sunday of next month.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To grasp or grip.
  2. 2.To contain or store.
  3. 3.(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.
  4. 4.(heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.
  5. 5.To win one's own service game.

noun

  1. 1.Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.
  2. 2.A determination of law made by a court.
  3. 3.A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.
  4. 4.That which holds, binds, or influences.
  5. 5.Logic; consistency.

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