Base Form (First Form): Hold
Simple Past (Second Form): Held
Past Participle (Third Form): Held
BASE FORM ( FIRST FORM ) : Hold
- I hold the baby gently in my arms.
- Dogs hold toys in their mouths.
- We hold hands while walking in the park.
- Can you hold the door open for me?
- The gymnast can hold a difficult pose.
- She will hold a meeting later today.
- The branches hold the weight of the fruit.
- The magnet can hold metal objects.
- They hold a banner during the parade.
- The musician can hold a long note.
Past Simple ( Second Form ) : Held
- Yesterday, I held a fragile vase.
- The officer held the suspect in custody.
- He held a candle during the blackout.
- The teacher held a class discussion.
- The athlete held the record for years.
- The pilot held the plane steady.
- She held a protest sign at the rally.
- The chef held a cooking demonstration.
- They held a ceremony to honor the hero.
- The conductor held the baton with precision.
Past Participle ( Third Form ) : Held
- The document has been held securely.
- The event has been widely held.
- The belief has been strongly held.
- The keys have been held by the manager.
- The position has been traditionally held.
- The meeting has been routinely held.
- The tradition has been long held.
- The data has been securely held.
- The view has been widely held.
- The record has been consistently held.
Present Participle/Gerund : Holding
- I am holding a cup of coffee.
- She is holding a bouquet of flowers.
- They are holding a conversation in the corner.
- The bridge is holding the weight of the cars.
- The vines are holding onto the fence.
- He is holding onto the railing.
- The team is holding a strategy session.
- The magnet is holding the paper in place.
- The policy is holding strong support.
- The company is holding a charity event.