Grasp

Quick meaning: Grasp is a verb meaning To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

Meaning

To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

More Meanings

1. To understand.
2. To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
3. (sometimes figurative) Grip.
4. Understanding.
5. That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

Example Sentences

in the tyrant's grasp

A vagrant gust of wind snatched the note from my grasp.

I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity.

What the anvil? what dread grasp. Dare its deadly terrors clasp!

Word Forms

• grasps
• grasping
• grasped
• graspest
• graspedst
• graspeth
• graps

Synonyms for grasp

Depending on context, synonyms include clasp, grip, comprehend, fathom, beclasp, begrasp.

Antonyms for grasp

Common opposites include release.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include grip, clutches, clench, clutch, hold, reach.

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