holders
|hold-ers|
B1
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/ˈhoʊldərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈhəʊldəz/
(holder)
something that holds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'holder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'healdan,' where 'heald-' meant 'to hold or keep.'
Historical Evolution
'healdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'holden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hold' and its derivative 'holder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to keep or grasp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that holds something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that holds something.
The holders of the tickets should proceed to the entrance.
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Noun 2
a device or container for holding something.
The pen holder on the desk is full.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41