Word
holden
Phoneticshold·en
US/ˈhoʊɫdən/
UK/hˈəʊldən/
Definition
n. a famous brand of cars from Australia.
n. A major Australian automotive marque, originally an independent company and later a subsidiary of General Motors.
Examples
“The people were holden by a great fear.”
“In the ancient text, the king was described as being holden in high regard by all his subjects.”
“The legal document, written in a style now long forgotten, stated that the parties were holden to the terms of the agreement until the debt was fully discharged.”
Examples
simple
“The people were holden by a great fear.”
contextual
“In the ancient text, the king was described as being holden in high regard by all his subjects.”
complex
“The legal document, written in a style now long forgotten, stated that the parties were holden to the terms of the agreement until the debt was fully discharged.”
Usage
Proper noun; usually refers to the vehicle brand or a specific car produced by it.
Teaching tip
This is a culturally significant brand in Australia and New Zealand, similar to Ford or Chevrolet in the US.
Scan code
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