Antonyms for held


Grammar : Adj
Spell : held
Phonetic Transcription : hɛld


Definition of held

Origin :
  • Old English heold, past tense and p.p. of hold.
  • adj grasped
Example sentences :
  • He held Philothea's hand continually, and often spoke to her in words of consolation.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He held her hand affectionately in his, and often drew her toward him, that he might kiss her cheek.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • His grasp did not bruise, it did not seem to be tight; but the hand that held it was immovable.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The twentieth brought a button-hole, and over this the inquest was held.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • If she would go with him, he held such a position that he could provide for her honourably.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • She did not glance at him, but held her cigarette in silence and refused to light it.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • President Cleveland held an umbrella over his head as he took the oath.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • No part of my insanity was ever held in such ridicule as this.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • We are held by particular bonds of sympathy and common interest with them.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • He had his revolver on the fellow in the instant, and yet he held his fire.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Synonyms for held

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