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grasp
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- pronunciation:
- graesp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
grasps, grasping, grasped |
| definition 1: |
to take hold of with a hand or other thing that is capable of holding.
He grasped the suitcase by its handle.- synonyms:
- grip
- antonyms:
- release
- similar words:
- catch, clasp, grab, nab, snatch, take
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| definition 2: |
to get the meaning of; understand.
The detective suddenly grasped the importance of the clue.- synonyms:
- apprehend, comprehend, follow, get, perceive, understand
- similar words:
- fathom, see
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| related words: |
absorb, learn, master, penetrate, pick up, possess, reach, realize, seize, sense, shake, snap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a grip on or possession of something.
The puppy escaped his grasp and ran away.- synonyms:
- clutch, grip, hold
- similar words:
- catch, clasp, possession
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| definition 2: |
the power of holding, understanding, or controlling.
She has a good grasp of mathematics.The actor held the audience in his grasp.- synonyms:
- comprehension, knowledge
- similar words:
- catch, clutches, command, control, grip, hold, possession, sway, understanding
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| related words: |
apprehension, clutch, perception |
| derivations: |
graspable (adj.), grasper (n.) |
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