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The cup holder kept the drink steady.
What does Holder mean?
A holder is something or someone that holds another thing.
Dictionary definition
A holder is a person or object that holds, supports, carries, or keeps something in place.
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Holder in a sentence
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A pencil holder can keep a desk neat.
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The ticket holder showed the pass at the gate.
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Practice 1
What is a holder?
Something or someone that holds another thing matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to holder?
A container can be a holder.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for holder?
A loose item is not being held in place.
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hohl · der · strongest beat: hohl
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WordHolder.
Partnoun.
MeaningHolder means A holder is something or someone that holds another thing.
ExampleExample: The cup holder kept the drink steady.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hohl · der
- Strongest beat
- hohl
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hohl.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
loose itemSomething not held or supported.
empty spaceA place with nothing being held.
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Hint for students
A holder is something or someone that holds another thing.
Common mix-up
Holder is not the same as loose item. Holder means a holder is something or someone that holds another thing.
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Read this model sentence: A pencil holder can keep a desk neat. Clue words: pencil, keep, desk. Underline clue words that show why holder fits instead of loose item. Now write one new sentence that shows holder without using the word holder. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show holder?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A pencil holder can keep a desk neat." Why does holder fit better than loose item?
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