handholding

hand·hold·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hand-hohl-ding]
- /ˈhændˌhoʊl dɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hand-hohl-ding]
- /ˈhændˌhoʊl dɪŋ/

Definitions of handholding word

noun handholding the act of holding hands, especially as a sign or token of affection. 1
noun handholding constant reassurance and help, especially as an indication of one's interest or confidence: We do a lot of handholding with our clients. 1
noun handholding The provision of careful attention, support, or reassurance to another. 1

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Origin of handholding

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; hand + holding

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Parts of speech for Handholding

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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handholding popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

handholding usage trend in Literature

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