Meaning
Connected with God or with religion, and treated with great respect.
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Word origin
From Old English halig, from the same root as whole and health.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- halig
- English cognates
- whole, health
Examples
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Here "holy" means the place is special in religion.
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"Holy" tells you the book is treated with great respect.
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A "holy day" is a day kept for God or religion.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 7: holy, huge, address and 7 more words.