01 Word definition

hold

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is HOLD a word?

Yes. HOLD is a 4-letter noun. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HOLD?

H-O-L-D

HOLD contains 4 letters, begins with H, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

    he has a good grasp of accounting practices

2noun

  1. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

    he has a hold over them
Synonyms
appreciationgrasp
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends8points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HOLD spelled?

H1O2L3D4
Starts withHOLFirst 3 letters
Ends withOLDLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About HOLD.

How do you spell HOLD?

HOLD is spelled H-O-L-D. It contains 4 letters.