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Meaning of hold good | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

/ˌhəʊld ˈɡʊd/

Definitions

To continue being true or valid; to hold true.
intransitive
To remain effective, fast, or secure.
intransitive

Equivalents

Ελληνικά αληθεύει

Examples

“That explanation does not hold good in this matter.”

“The law holds not good for them.”

“She twisted her hands behind her; but all the knots held good! / She writhed her hands till her fingers were wet with sweat or blood! / They stretched and strained in the darkness, and the hours crawled by like years, / Till, now, on the stroke of midnight, / Cold, on the stroke of midnight, / The tip of one finger touched it! The trigger at least was hers!”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

hold hands hold hard hold hostage hold in hold in contempt hold in derision