hold vs hold over

hold is a noun but hold over is not a noun.

hold and hold over both are verbs.

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

As verbs, hold over is a hyponym of hold; that is, hold over is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
hold over: keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time

Other hyponyms of hold include pressurise, pressurize, bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold, conserve, preserve, distance, housekeep.

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

hold: stop dealing with
hold over: hold back to a later time

Other hypernyms of hold include defer, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table.

hold (noun)	hold over (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)	hold over (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	intimidate somebody (with a threat)
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	hold over goods to be sold for the next season
hold the attention of	keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time
assert or affirm	continue a term of office past the normal period of time
remain committed to	hold back to a later time
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 hold over

hold is a noun but hold over is not a noun.

hold and hold over both are verbs.

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