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hold vs tie up

tie up vs hold

hold is a noun but tie up is not a noun.

hold and tie up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold Yes No Yes No
tie up No No Yes No
As verbs, tie up is a hyponym of hold; that is, tie up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:
  • hold: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
  • tie up: secure with or as if with ropes
Other hyponyms of hold include bind, tie down, truss, fetter, shackle, enchain, pinion, shackle, impound, pound, pound, pound up, fold, pen up, ground.
hold (noun) tie up (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) tie up (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling secure with or as if with ropes
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view finish the last row
hold the attention of restrain from moving or operating normally
assert or affirm secure in or as if in a berth or dock
remain committed to invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes
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
Difference between hold and tie up

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