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grasp

/græsp/

Synonyms of grasp Antonyms of grasp Examples of grasp Usage of grasp Parts of grasp Definition that contains grasp Words sounding like grasp Explanation of grasp

verb
hold firmly
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hold on

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hold take hold
noun
the limit of capability
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compass range reach

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capability capableness potentiality
verb
get the meaning of something
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apprehend compass comprehend dig get the picture grok savvy

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understand
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an intellectual hold or understanding
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"a terrible power had her in its grasp"

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grip

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influence
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the act of grasping
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clasp clench clutch clutches grip hold

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taking hold prehension grasping seizing
noun
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
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"he has a good grasp of accounting practices"

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appreciation hold

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understanding discernment savvy apprehension

Examples of grasp

"a terrible power had her in its grasp"
"he has a good grasp of accounting practices"