held

¹

[held]

verb

1. simple past tense and a past participle of hold.

Held

²

[held]

noun

1. John, Jr., 1889–1958, U.S. cartoonist, illustrator, and writer.

held

/ hɛld /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of hold 1

Other Word Forms

• unheld adjective

Example Sentences

The Puerto Rican musician is set to take music’s biggest stage next year at Super Bowl LX, which will be held in Santa Clara.

From Los Angeles Times

She has also held senior government roles, including minister for economic security, state minister for trade and industry, and a record-breaking tenure as minister for internal affairs and communications.

From BBC

Kensington Palace confirmed earlier this year that the main awards ceremony will be held at Rio de Janeiro's Museum of Tomorrow on 5 November.

From BBC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza "in the coming days".

From BBC

That caused an enraged Serra coach Scott Altenberg to go on the field and be held back by others.

From Los Angeles Times