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hold vs be

be vs hold

hold is a noun but be is not a noun.

hold and be both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold Yes No Yes No
be No No Yes No
As verbs, be is a hypernym of hold; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than hold:
  • hold: be valid, applicable, or true
  • be: have an existence, be extant
Other hypernyms of hold include exist.
As verbs, be is a hypernym of hold; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than hold:
  • hold: have as a major characteristic
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
As verbs, be is a hypernym of hold; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than hold:
  • hold: be capable of holding or containing
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
hold (noun) be (noun)
the act of grasping
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a cell in a jail or prison
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
hold (verb) be (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling spend or use time
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
hold the attention of have an existence, be extant
assert or affirm have life, be alive
remain committed to form or compose
declare to be have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
be in accord; be in agreement be identical to; be someone or something
aim, point, or direct be identical or equivalent to
protect against a challenge or attack represent, as of a character on stage
drink alcohol without showing ill effects be priced at
have or hold in one's hands or grip to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
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
Difference between hold and be

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