hold vs command

hold and command both are nouns.

hold and command both are verbs.

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

As verbs, command is a hypernym of hold; that is, command is a word with a broader meaning than hold:

hold: take and maintain control over, often by violent means
command: exercise authoritative control or power over

Other hypernyms of hold include control.

hold (noun)	command (noun)
the act of grasping	the power or authority to command
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	availability for use
a cell in a jail or prison	great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
a stronghold	(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	a position of highest authority
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	command (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	make someone do something
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	be in command of
hold the attention of	demand as one's due
assert or affirm	exercise authoritative control or power over
remain committed to	look down on
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

hold vs command

hold and command both are nouns.

hold and command both are verbs.

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