If I hold someone's hand, I can express it as 'I hold him.' Then, how can I exactly describe I only hold someone's hand, not the other parts of his body? Is just saying 'I hold his hand' enough?
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2"I hold him" does not convey the idea of holding someone's hand. You have to say, "I hold his hand" or "I hold him by the hand."– Canadian YankeeFeb 16, 2021 at 13:51
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2"Holding someone" usually implies embracing them in your arms.– Kate BuntingFeb 16, 2021 at 14:56
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1Yes, saying that you hold body part is enough, because you're describing exactly what you're doing.– FeliniusRex - goneFeb 16, 2021 at 14:59
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No. "Hold his hand" and "Hold him" have different meanings in natural illogical real English.
"Hold him" implies "hug" or "embrace him".
Tears were forming in his eyes, so I held him until he stopped crying.
But saying "I held his body part" is enough
I held his hand and we walked together along the beach.
I held his waist and threw him into the air.
If I hold someone's hand, I can express it as 'I hold him.'
No. That is not true in English.
answered Feb 16, 2021 at 22:21
