Held: meaning, definitions and examples

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held

[ held ]

^{Context #1}

in a grip

Grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands.

Synonyms

carry, grasp, grip, support

Examples of usage

He held the baby gently in his arms.
She held the fragile vase with care.

^{Context #2}

keep in one's possession

Have or retain possession of.

Synonyms

keep, own, possess, retain

Examples of usage

She held onto the precious locket.
He held the key to the safe.

^{Context #3}

a meeting or gathering

An event or gathering where people come together for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

assembly, conference, gathering, meeting

Examples of usage

She attended a town hall held to discuss community issues.
The conference held various workshops and presentations.

Translations

Translations of the word "held" in other languages:

🇵🇹 segurado

🇮🇳 रखा हुआ

🇩🇪 gehalten

🇮🇩 dipegang

🇺🇦 утримуваний

🇵🇱 trzymany

🇯🇵 保持された

🇫🇷 tenu

🇪🇸 sostenido

🇹🇷 tutulan

🇰🇷 유지된

🇸🇦 محتجز

🇨🇿 držený

🇸🇰 držený

🇨🇳 持有

🇸🇮 zadržan

🇮🇸 haldið

🇰🇿 ұсталған

🇬🇪 დაჭერილი

🇦🇿 saxlanılan

🇲🇽 sostenido

Word origin

The word 'held' originates from Middle English 'helden', past participle of 'holden', which comes from Old English 'healdan'. The concept of holding or grasping has been essential for human survival and communication since ancient times. It is a fundamental action that signifies control, possession, or support.