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The past tense form of 'holds' is held. Example: He held the trophy tightly in his hands. (He held the trophy tightly in his hands.)
Definition of “hold”
- to have or keep in one's grasp
- to possess or be in control of something
- to support or bear the weight of something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | held |
| Past Continuous | holding |
| Past Perfect | held |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
He held her hand as they walked.
Example
We held a party to celebrate.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
She was holding a book in her hands.
Example
They were holding a banner at the protest.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time I arrived, they had held the meeting.
Example
She had held various positions in the company.
Is held an irregular verb in the past?
Yes, "held" is an irregular past tense verb.
