Grasp meaning

What does “grasp” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“grasp” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something.

grasp

noun

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
“he has a good grasp of accounting practices”
Synonymsappreciation hold
the limit of capability
“within the compass of education”
Synonymscompass range reach
an intellectual hold or understanding
“a good grip on French history”
“they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”
Synonymsgrip
the act of grasping
“he released his clasp on my arm”
“he has a strong grip for an old man”
Synonymsclasp clench clutch clutches grip hold

verb

hold firmly
Synonymshold on
get the meaning of something
“Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”
Synonymsgrok get the picture comprehend savvy dig compass apprehend

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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