держать
hold
grasp or keep something in place
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Related words worth learning together
to hold back or keep something from moving, escaping, or falling; often sounds more formal
to grab quickly and sharply; usually describes a sudden action
to hold very tightly with pressure; can also mean to squeeze strongly
to keep oneself in position or support; often means "not to fall, not to let go, to cope"
to hold lightly, support, or keep from moving completely; softer than "удерживать"
to fasten or secure something firmly so it does not move
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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держать meaning: what does it mean?
крепко удерживать что-то в руке или на месте
держать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
держать is pronounced as [dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
держать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Hold the rope tight. Translation: Крепко держи верёвку.
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