English Explanatory Dictionary

hold good

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To continue being true or valid; to hold true.
  2. To remain effective, fast, or secure.

Pronunciation

/ˌhəʊld ˈɡʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hold good.wav /ˌhoʊld ˈɡʊd/

Word forms

hold good holds good holding good held good

Etymology

From hold (“to maintain in being or action; to continue; to sustain”) + good.

Synonyms

hold
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