Synonyms for
Holden
Definition
Holden is an archaic past participle of the word 'hold'.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- holden fast
- holden on tight
- holden the line
- holden your ground
- holden your breath
- holden still
- holden a record
Word family
verb hold
Usage note
The word 'holden' is an archaic past participle of 'hold', meaning 'held'. It is rarely used in modern English except in specific phrases like 'holden fast'.
Example sentences
- I will holden onto your hand until we reach the other side of the street.
- My father has holden onto his old car for over 20 years.
- She holden onto her dream of becoming an astronaut since she was a little girl.
- The tree helden onto its leaves throughout the winter.
- The athlete holden onto the trophy as if it was his most prized possession.
Quotes
I am holden by the bond of love. - Robert Burton
I am holden to the earth and the people upon it. - Black Elk
I am holden by the cords of my sin. - Bible