grasp — to take and hold firmly with the hand
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take and hold firmly with the hand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡræsp/
Example Sentences
- The baby grasped my finger with surprising strength.
- I finally grasped why my cat stares at me while I eat - he's judging my table manners!
- Success seemed within her grasp after years of hard work.
grasp
VERB[/ɡræsp/]
to take and hold firmly with the hand
💡 Concept
She finally grasps the rope just before slipping off the cliff edge.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡræsp/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡrɑːsp/
🌳Etymology
Rootgrasp
🎵Rhyme
claspraspgasp
clasp
rasp
gasp
🔗Collocations
grasp the concept
firm grasp
grasp an opportunity
beyond my grasp
grasp at straws
within grasp
📝Examples
“The baby grasped my finger with surprising strength.”
😄 Fun example
“I finally grasped why my cat stares at me while I eat - he's judging my table manners!”
“Success seemed within her grasp after years of hard work.”
😄 Fun example
“He tried to grasp the advanced physics lesson, but it slipped away like a greased pig.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
gripclutchseizeunderstandcomprehend
Antonyms
releaselet gomisunderstand
Related
holdcatchperceiverealizegrab
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