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confinement vs hold

hold vs confinement

confinement and hold both are nouns.

confinement is not a verb while hold is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
confinement Yes No No No
hold Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hold is a hyponym of confinement; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than confinement:
  • confinement: the state of being confined
  • hold: a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
confinement (noun) hold (noun)
the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them the act of grasping
the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
the state of being confined a cell in a jail or prison
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited
confinement (verb) hold (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
hold the attention of
assert or affirm
remain committed to
declare to be
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
be in accord; be in agreement
aim, point, or direct
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing
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