How Do You Spell WITHHOLDING?

Pronunciation: [wɪðhˈə͡ʊldɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "withholding" is spelled as /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/. It consists of two syllables, with the stress falling on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as /wɪθ/, which represents the "th" sound followed by a short "i" sound. The second syllable, /hoʊldɪŋ/, includes the "oh" sound for the letter "o", followed by a "short i" sound and the final "ng" sound. The spelling of "withholding" accurately reflects its pronunciation and shows the importance of proper phonetic transcription.

WITHHOLDING Meaning and Definition

  1. Withholding refers to the act of holding back, restraining, or keeping back something, usually for a specific purpose or reason. It commonly refers to the act of delaying or refusing to give or share something that is expected or required, such as information, money, resources, or emotions.

    In a financial context, withholding typically involves the deduction or retention of a certain amount of money from wages or income by an employer or other entity, such as the government, for various purposes. Withholding may be done to cover taxes, social security contributions, or other deductions that need to be paid on behalf of the individual or company.

    In a legal or governmental sense, withholding can also refer to the act of failing to provide requested information or documentation, typically to authorities or courts. This could involve refusing to provide evidence, documentation, or records that are necessary for legal proceedings or investigations.

    On a more personal level, withholding can refer to the act of keeping back or restraining emotions, thoughts, or information from others. It may involve deliberately not sharing feelings, opinions, or secrets, often for self-protection or to maintain privacy.

    Overall, withholding involves deliberately holding back or refusing to provide something, whether it be money, information, emotions, or other resources, for various reasons and in different contexts.

  2. • of Withhold
    • Restraining; not granting.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WITHHOLDING

The word "withholding" originated from the combination of two Old English words: "with" and "holdan".

The word "with" originally meant "against" or "back" and evolved to its present meaning of expressing association or participation.

"Holdan" means "to hold" or "to keep".

Combining these two words, "withholding" came to mean "to keep back" or "to retain". This term eventually developed a variety of nuanced meanings, including the specific sense of withholding information or money.

Similar spelling words for WITHHOLDING

Plural form of WITHHOLDING is WITHHOLDINGS

Conjugate verb Withholding

CONDITIONAL

I would withhold
we would withhold
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they would withhold

FUTURE

I will withhold
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have withheld
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PAST

I withheld
we withheld
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they withheld

PAST PERFECT

I had withheld
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they had withheld

PRESENT

I withhold
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PRESENT PERFECT

I have withheld
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I am withholding
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