Definition: To remain valid or true; to continue in a certain state or direction.

Example: The theory still holds in many scientific discussions.

Definition: A way of gripping or controlling something, or a place where something is kept or restrained.

Example: The wrestler used a strong hold to keep his opponent on the mat.

Definition: To keep something in a particular position or to maintain control over it.

Example: She held the baby carefully in her arms.

Definition: Having an empty space inside or lacking substance; can also refer to a sound that is deep and echoing.

Example: The tree trunk was hollow, making it a perfect home for small animals.

Definition: In a way that produces a sound that is empty or not solid inside.

Example: The tree trunk sounded hollow when I knocked on it.

Definition: To change into a state of being empty or having a space inside.

Example: The tree trunk began to hollow as it aged.

Definition: An empty space or cavity in something, often shaped like a bowl or a valley.

Example: The children found a hollow in the ground where they could play.

Definition: A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different pronunciation.

Example: The word 'lead' is a homograph because it can mean to guide someone or refer to a type of metal.

Definition: Referring to words that are spelled the same but have different meanings or pronunciations.

Example: The word 'lead' is homographic because it can mean to guide someone or refer to a type of metal.

Definition: A word that sounds the same as another word or is spelled the same but has a different meaning.

Example: The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.

Definition: Referring to words that are spelled or pronounced the same way but have different meanings.

Example: The word 'bat' is homonymic because it can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.

Definition: Referring to words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings.

Example: The word 'bat' is homonymous because it can mean both a flying mammal and a piece of sports equipment.

Definition: In a way that involves words or phrases that sound the same but have different meanings.

Example: The words 'bat' and 'bat' can be used homonymously in different contexts.

Definition: The state or quality of having the same name or spelling as another word but with a different meaning.

Example: In linguistics, homonymy can lead to confusion in understanding the intended meaning of a word.

Definition: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

Example: The words 'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.