What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
held
Example
The conference was held last month in New York. [held: past tense]
Example
The championship was held in Tokyo last year. [held: past participle]
Example
He has always held the belief that honesty is the best policy. [held: verb]
organized
Example
The school organized a field trip to the museum. [organized: past tense]
Example
The company has an organized system for managing customer complaints. [organized: adjective]
Example
She is a very organized person who always plans ahead. [organized: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Organized is more commonly used than held in everyday language. Organized is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while held is less common and refers specifically to events or meetings that have taken place.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between held and organized?
Held is typically associated with a formal tone, while organized can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
