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holder

/ˈhəʊldə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person or thing that holds or keeps something.

    - "The vase holder keeps the flowers fresh."
    - "The coat holder is used to store coats in a formal setting."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with holder
molder , older , roller
Homonyms
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  1. Hold (en) : to have or keep (something) in one's (or its) possession

  2. Hold (en) : to keep (something) in a particular position or condition

Homophones
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  1. holder up (to support)

  2. hold dear (to value)

Variants
List of all variants of holder that leads to same result
holder , holders , holder in due course , pot holder , record holder , co-holder , co-holders , coholder , coholders , hand-holder , hand-holders , hand-holding , hand-holdings , slaveholder , slaveholders , slaveholding , slaveholdings , slave holder , slave holders
Forms
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holding, holder's, holders

Etymology
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Old English haldan, from hald 'strong' or 'healthy'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'holder' comes from the Old English word 'haldan', which means 'to hold' or 'to have'.

  2. The first known use of a holder for flowers dates back to ancient Egypt, where they used reed baskets to hold lotus flowers.

Related Concepts
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  1. Container: A holder is a type of container used to store or hold objects.

  2. Support: A holder can also be used as a support for other things.

Culture
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In literature, holders have been used as symbols of responsibility and protection. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout's father, Atticus Finch, holds and protects the truth and justice.

How to Memorize "holder"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person holding an object in their hands.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'holder' with the word 'container' or 'supporter'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym HOLD: Holder Of Loved Objects Diligently.

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