box up vs hold in
hold in vs box upbox up and hold in both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| box up | No | No | Yes | No |
| hold in | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
hold in is a hypernym of
box up; that is, hold in is a
word with a broader meaning than box up:
- box up: enclose or confine as if in a box
- hold in: close in
| box up (verb) | hold in (verb) |
|---|---|
| enclose or confine as if in a box | hold back; keep from being perceived by others |
| lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | |
| close in |
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