hold vs feel

hold and feel both are nouns.

hold and feel both are verbs.

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

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

hold: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
feel: undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

Other hypernyms of hold include experience.

hold (noun)	feel (noun)
the act of grasping	manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	a property perceived by touch
a cell in a jail or prison	an intuitive awareness
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
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)	feel (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
hold the attention of	have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
assert or affirm	examine by touch
remain committed to	examine (a body part) by palpation
declare to be	pass one's hands over the sexual organs of
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
be in accord; be in agreement	perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
aim, point, or direct	undergo passive experience of
protect against a challenge or attack	produce a certain impression
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	grope or feel in search of something
have or hold in one's hands or grip	find by testing or cautious exploration
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	be felt or perceived in a certain way
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 feel

hold and feel both are nouns.

hold and feel both are verbs.

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