Held

//ˈhɛld// verb

verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of hold form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    occupied or in the control of; often used in combination wordnet

Synonyms

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agroundanchoredarrestedbased onbesottedbolstered

Example

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"A dance will be held on Friday."

Related phrases

hand-heldland-held

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