GRASP as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of grasping
   Synonym(s)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
   • clench (what does clench mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   • clutches (what does clutches mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he released his clasp on my arm
   • he has a strong grip for an old man
   • she kept a firm hold on the railing
   Hypernyms(s) grasp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • grasping (what does grasping mean?)
   • taking hold (what does taking hold mean?)
   • seizing (what does seizing mean?)
   • prehension (what does prehension mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • chokehold (what does chokehold mean?)
   • choke hold (what does choke hold mean?)
   • embrace (what does embrace mean?)
   • embracing (what does embracing mean?)
   • wrestling hold (what does wrestling hold mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • take hold (what does take hold mean?)
   • grapple (what does grapple mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • hold on (what does hold on mean?)
   • cling to (what does cling to mean?)
   • hold close (what does hold close mean?)
   • hold tight (what does hold tight mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   • seize (what does seize mean?)
   • prehend (what does prehend mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   • clench (what does clench mean?)
   • clinch (what does clinch mean?)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a firm controlling influence
   Synonym(s)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities
   • he was in the grip of a powerful emotion
   • a terrible power had her in its grasp
   Hypernyms(s) grasp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • influence (what does influence mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • tentacle (what does tentacle mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fascinate (what does fascinate mean?)
   • transfix (what does transfix mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • spellbind (what does spellbind mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the limit of capability
   Synonym(s)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
   • range (what does range mean?)
   • reach (what does reach mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • within the compass of education
   Hypernyms(s) grasp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • capability (what does capability mean?)
   • capableness (what does capableness mean?)
   • potentiality (what does potentiality mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • sight (what does sight mean?)
   • ken (what does ken mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • range (what does range mean?)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
4. Meaning
   • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
   Synonym(s)
   • appreciation (what does appreciation mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he has a good grasp of accounting practices
   Hypernyms(s) grasp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • understanding (what does understanding mean?)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • discernment (what does discernment mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • sense (what does sense mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • get the picture (what does get the picture mean?)
   • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)

GRASP as VERB

1. Meaning
   • get the meaning of something
   Synonym(s)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
   • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • get the picture (what does get the picture mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
   Hypernyms(s) grasp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • figure (what does figure mean?)
   • catch on (what does catch on mean?)
   • get wise (what does get wise mean?)
   • get onto (what does get onto mean?)
   • tumble (what does tumble mean?)
   • latch on (what does latch on mean?)
   • cotton on (what does cotton on mean?)
   • twig (what does twig mean?)
   • get it (what does get it mean?)
   • intuit (what does intuit mean?)
   • digest (what does digest mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • understanding (what does understanding mean?)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • discernment (what does discernment mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • knower (what does knower mean?)
   • apprehender (what does apprehender mean?)
   • appreciation (what does appreciation mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • grasping (what does grasping mean?)
   • understanding (what does understanding mean?)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • discernment (what does discernment mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • comprehension (what does comprehension mean?)
2. Meaning
   • hold firmly
   Synonym(s)
   • hold on (what does hold on mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) grasp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • take hold (what does take hold mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cling (what does cling mean?)
   • hang (what does hang mean?)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
   • clench (what does clench mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   • clutches (what does clutches mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • grasping (what does grasping mean?)
   • taking hold (what does taking hold mean?)
   • seizing (what does seizing mean?)
   • prehension (what does prehension mean?)