Meaning & Definition of Grasp in English
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Grasp
/græsp/
noun
1. Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- "He has a good grasp of accounting practices"
synonym:
- appreciation,
- grasp,
- hold
2. The limit of capability
- "Within the compass of education"
synonym:
- compass,
- range,
- reach,
- grasp
3. An intellectual hold or understanding
- "A good grip on french history"
- "They kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"
- "He was in the grip of a powerful emotion"
- "A terrible power had her in its grasp"
synonym:
- grip,
- grasp
4. The act of grasping
- "He released his clasp on my arm"
- "He has a strong grip for an old man"
- "She kept a firm hold on the railing"
synonym:
- clasp,
- clench,
- clutch,
- clutches,
- grasp,
- grip,
- hold
verb
1. Hold firmly
synonym:
- grasp,
- hold on
2. Get the meaning of something
- "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
synonym:
- grok,
- get the picture,
- comprehend,
- savvy,
- dig,
- grasp,
- compass,
- apprehend
Examples of using
We couldn't grasp the meaning of what he was trying to say.