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holds tight

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

Meaning of hold tight

Verb

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

  1. (literally) To hold onto something securely or closely.
    • Hold tight to that vase, and don't drop it.
    Synonyms:
    clasp, grasp, grip
  2. (figuratively) To remain patient, until a specified event occurs.
    • Hold tight, I will go and look for your orders in our back room.

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Questions about holds tight

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

Words near holds tight in the dictionary

  1. holds the purse strings
  2. holds the reins
  3. holds the ring
  4. holds the road
  5. holds the stage
  6. holds tight
  7. holds to
  8. holds to account
  9. holds to ransom
  10. holds together
  11. holds true

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