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- [hohld-fast, -fahst]
- /ˈhoʊldˌfæst, -ˌfɑst/
- /ˈholˌfæst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohld-fast, -fahst]
- /ˈhoʊldˌfæst, -ˌfɑst/
Definitions of holdfast word
- noun holdfast something used to hold or secure a thing in place; a catch, hook, clamp, etc. 1
- noun holdfast Botany, Mycology. any of several rootlike or suckerlike organs or parts serving for attachment. 1
- noun holdfast A firm grip. 1
- noun holdfast the act of gripping strongly 0
- noun holdfast such a grip 0
- noun holdfast any device used to secure an object, such as a hook, clamp, etc 0
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Origin of holdfast
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; noun use of verb phrase hold fast
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Parts of speech for Holdfast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
holdfast popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
holdfast usage trend in Literature
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- what is holdfast?
- what is a holdfast?
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