English · Common Verbs
holds
/hoʊldz/
[/hoʊldz/]
third-person singular of hold
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'hold': he, she, or it keeps something in place.
Example
This small jar holds enough coffee to last our whole family for nearly two busy weeks.
This small jar holds enough coffee to last our whole family for nearly two busy weeks.
Etymology
From Old English 'healdan' (to hold).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense.