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HELD

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Held.

How to pronounce held:

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Held - as an adjective

Occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

Example: "Enemy-held territory"

Held - as a verb

To grasp or grip.

Example: "Hold the pencil like this."

To contain or store.

Example: "This package holds six bottles."

(heading) to maintain or keep to a position or state.

(heading) to maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.

To win one's own service game.

To take place, to occur.

To organise an event or meeting (usually in passive voice).

Example: "Elections will be held on the first sunday of next month."

To derive right or title.

In a food or drink order at an informal restaurant etc., requesting that a component normally included in that order be omitted.

Example: "A martini, please, and hold the olive."

To be in possession of illicit drugs for sale.

Example Sentences

"She held her daughter's hand tightly as they crossed the street."
"The teacher held a meeting with the parents to discuss the students' progress."
"He held the door open for her as she walked into the building."
"The company held a conference to announce their new product."
"They held a rally to protest against the government's decision."
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Word Game Points

Is HELD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, held is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HELD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is HELD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, held is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HELD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HELD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, held is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HELD has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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