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feel vs hold

hold vs feel

feel and hold both are nouns.

feel and hold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
feel Yes No Yes No
hold Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hold is a hyponym of feel; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than feel:
  • feel: undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
  • hold: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
feel (noun) hold (noun)
manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure the act of grasping
a property perceived by touch the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
an intuitive awareness a cell in a jail or prison
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 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
feel (verb) hold (verb)
be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state keep from exhaling or expelling
come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude hold the attention of
examine by touch assert or affirm
examine (a body part) by palpation remain committed to
pass one's hands over the sexual organs of declare to be
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles be in accord; be in agreement
undergo passive experience of aim, point, or direct
produce a certain impression protect against a challenge or attack
grope or feel in search of something drink alcohol without showing ill effects
find by testing or cautious exploration have or hold in one's hands or grip
be felt or perceived in a certain way 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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