hold in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Keep contained, refusing to release
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“He could no longer hold in his anger.”
“She held in her tears during the speech.”
Don't confuse with
Hold in means keep contained, refusing to release. Hold out means resist or last for a particular time.
Hold in means keep contained. Hold down means keep someone or something restrained.
Hold in means keep contained. Hold behind means keep someone or something back from going forward.
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hold behind
A contrast learners often mix up
Keep someone or something back from going forward
hold down
A contrast learners often mix up
Keep someone or something restrained
hold out
A contrast learners often mix up
Resist or last for a particular time
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
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