break vs hold

break and hold both are nouns.

break and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
break	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hold is a hyponym of break; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than break:

break: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
hold: time during which some action is awaited

Other hyponyms of break include lapse, blackout, caesura, dead air, delay, postponement, time lag, wait, halftime, relief, respite, rest, rest period, time-out, letup, lull.

break (noun)	hold (noun)
the act of breaking something	the act of grasping
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a sudden dash	a cell in a jail or prison
the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
an escape from jail	a stronghold
a pause from doing something (as work)	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
(tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity	time during which some action is awaited
an unexpected piece of good luck
the occurrence of breaking
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
breaking of hard tissue such as bone
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

break (verb)	hold (verb)
fracture a bone of	keep from exhaling or expelling
weaken or destroy in spirit or body	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
diminish or discontinue abruptly	hold the attention of
become separated into pieces or fragments	assert or affirm
happen	remain committed to
prevent completion	declare to be
terminate or end	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
come into being	be in accord; be in agreement
stop operating or functioning	aim, point, or direct
render inoperable or ineffective	protect against a challenge or attack
crack; of the male voice in puberty	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
fall sharply	have or hold in one's hands or grip
lessen in force or effect	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments	support or hold in a certain manner
make submissive, obedient, or useful	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
be broken in	cover as for protection against noise or smell
change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another	organize or be responsible for
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
find the solution or key to	cause to come to an abrupt stop
find a flaw in	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret	secure and keep for possible future use or application
cease an action temporarily	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
be released or become known; of news	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
undergo breaking	keep from departing
interrupt the flow of current in	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
surpass in excellence	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
go to pieces	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
ruin completely	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
separate from a clinch, in boxing	be valid, applicable, or true
break a piece from a whole	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
pierce or penetrate	have room for; hold without crowding
destroy the completeness of a set of related items	have as a major characteristic
exchange for smaller units of money	resist or confront with resistance
become punctured or penetrated	stop dealing with
make the opening shot that scatters the balls	contain or hold; have within
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up	be capable of holding or containing
do a break dance
curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves
move away or escape suddenly
scatter or part
emerge from the surface of a body of water
make a rupture in the ranks of the enemy or one's own by quitting or fleeing
break down, literally or metaphorically
change directions suddenly
reduce to bankruptcy
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
interrupt a continued activity
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
cause the failure or ruin of
invalidate by judicial action
enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
happen or take place
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
give up
cause to give up a habit
vary or interrupt a uniformity or continuity
come forth or begin from a state of latency
come to an end

break vs hold

break and hold both are nouns.

break and hold both are verbs.

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