Hold good
verb
To remain true or valid.
Her advice to me always holds good - she is wise and experienced.
Often appears as...
- rules hold good
- principles hold good
verb
To be applicable or relevant in a particular situation.
These rules hold good across all disciplines of study.
Often appears as...
- hold good for
- hold good across
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To remain true or valid.
Her advice to me always holds good - she is wise and experienced.
Often appears as...
- rules hold good
- principles hold good
verb
To be applicable or relevant in a particular situation.
These rules hold good across all disciplines of study.
Often appears as...
- hold good for
- hold good across
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Timelessness
Used when a rule or principle remains true, regardless of time passing or changing situations.
Even after all these years, his teachings still hold good.
Pro Tip 2/3Wise Guidance
Often relates to advice that continues to be relevant or helpful over time.
My grandmother's life lessons continue to hold good today.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Truth
Describes something that is universally true, beyond personal opinion or individual differences.
Simple kindness is a value that will always hold good.
Pro Tip 1/3Timelessness
Used when a rule or principle remains true, regardless of time passing or changing situations.
Even after all these years, his teachings still hold good.
Pro Tip 2/3Wise Guidance
Often relates to advice that continues to be relevant or helpful over time.
My grandmother's life lessons continue to hold good today.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Truth
Describes something that is universally true, beyond personal opinion or individual differences.
Simple kindness is a value that will always hold good.
Pro Tip 1/3Timelessness
Used when a rule or principle remains true, regardless of time passing or changing situations.
Even after all these years, his teachings still hold good.
Pro Tip 2/3Wise Guidance
Often relates to advice that continues to be relevant or helpful over time.
My grandmother's life lessons continue to hold good today.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Truth
Describes something that is universally true, beyond personal opinion or individual differences.
Simple kindness is a value that will always hold good.
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