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holds it together

holds it together is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold it together.

Meaning of hold it together

Verb

hold it together (third-person singular simple present holds it together, present participle holding it together, simple past and past participle held it together)

  1. (idiomatic) Synonym of cope: to remain calm in adversity, to successfully manage one's difficulties.
    Synonyms:
    cope

Questions about holds it together

What is holds it together the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Holds it together is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold it together.

Words near holds it together in the dictionary

  1. holds in derision
  2. holds in hand
  3. holds it
  4. holds it down
  5. holds it in
  6. holds it together
  7. holds off
  8. holds on
  9. holds one's alcohol
  10. holds one's breath
  11. holds one's drink

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