Definitions
- Used in the phrase 'take ahold of' to mean to grasp or seize something. - Can be used to mean to understand or comprehend something. - May be used to mean to gain control or influence over something.
- Can be used to mean to grasp or grip something tightly. - May be used to mean to keep something in one's possession or control. - Can be used to mean to support or sustain something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve grasping or holding onto something.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate control or influence over something.
- 3Both words can be used in physical or metaphorical contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ahold is less common and more informal than hold.
- 2Meaning: Ahold often implies a sudden or forceful grasp, while hold can be more gentle or sustained.
- 3Connotation: Ahold can have a connotation of urgency or necessity, while hold can be more neutral.
- 4Collocations: Ahold is typically used in the phrase 'take ahold of', while hold has a wider range of collocations.
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Remember this!
Ahold and hold are both verbs that refer to grasping or holding onto something. However, ahold is less common and more informal than hold. Ahold often implies a sudden or forceful grasp, while hold can be more gentle or sustained. Additionally, ahold is typically used in the phrase 'take ahold of', while hold has a wider range of collocations.
