withholding
|with/hold/ing|
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/wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ/
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/wɪðˈhəʊldɪŋ/
(withhold)
holding back
Etymology
'withhold' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wiðhealdan,' where 'wið-' meant 'against' and 'healdan' meant 'to hold.'
'wiðhealdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'withholden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'withhold.'
Initially, it meant 'to hold against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to keep back or retain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount of income tax that an employer holds back from an employee's paycheck and pays directly to the government.
The withholding on my paycheck was higher this month.
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Verb 1
the act of holding back or keeping something in one's possession.
The company is withholding the payment until the work is completed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35