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held (verb)

The word 'held' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'hold'. It signifies the action of supporting, gripping, or keeping something in one's hands or possession. It can also refer to the act of containing or having something within a particular space or duration.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'held' as 'hold' with the 'o' turned into an 'e' because the action is 'ended' (past).

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I holded the baby. → I held the baby.

The meeting held yesterday. → The meeting was held yesterday.

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