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holding

|hold-ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

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/ˈhəʊldɪŋ/

(hold)

to keep or grasp

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun
hold	holdings	holders	holds	held	held	holding	holds	current holding

Etymology

Etymology Information

'holding' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'healdan,' where 'heald-' meant 'to keep or guard.'

Historical Evolution

'healdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'holden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hold.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to keep or guard,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an asset or property owned.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an asset or property owned by an individual or organization.

The company increased its holdings in the tech sector.

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Noun 2

a legal decision or ruling.

The court's holding was in favor of the defendant.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39