grasp | ||
1. | [ verb ] hold firmly | |
Synonyms: | hold_on grip | |
Related terms: | hold clasp cling clasp | |
2. | [ verb ] get the meaning of something | |
Synonyms: | comprehend apprehend get_the_picture savvy compass dig | |
Examples: | "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" |
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Related terms: | understand catch_on figure digest intuit understanding grasping comprehension | |
3. | [ noun ] (psychology) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something | |
Synonyms: | appreciation hold | |
Examples: | "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" |
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Related terms: | understanding sense get_the_picture | |
4. | [ noun ] a firm controlling influence | |
Synonyms: | grip | |
Examples: | "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" |
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Related terms: | influence tentacle fascinate | |
5. | [ noun ] the limit of capability | |
Synonyms: | reach range compass | |
Examples: | "within the compass of education" |
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Related terms: | capability sight range | |
6. | [ noun ] the act of grasping | |
Synonyms: | grip hold clutch clutches clench clasp | |
Examples: | "he released his clasp on my arm" "he has a strong grip for an old man" "she kept a firm hold on the railing" |
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Related terms: | grasping embrace wrestling_hold choke_hold hold clutch cling_to clasp clasp | |
Similar spelling: |
grasping Grisby |