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The correct spelling is holding.
How to pronounce holding
[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]
verbIPA: [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.To grasp or grip.
- 2.To contain or store.
- 3.(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.
- 4.(heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.
- 5.To win one's own service game.
noun
- 1.Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.
- 2.A determination of law made by a court.
- 3.A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.
- 4.That which holds, binds, or influences.
- 5.Logic; consistency.
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