grasp

Meanings

• Verb

  To take or seize (something) with the hand or hands, typically in order to lift, carry, or use it.

  - "He grasped the nettle and pulled it out."
  - "She grasped the opportunity to promote herself."

• Verb

  To understand or master (a subject or skill)

  - "He finally grasped the concept of calculus."
  - "She grasped the rules of the game quickly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹæsp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clasp , grip , hold tight , jump at the chance , jump on , comprehend , fathom

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grasp
clasp , hap , lap , tap , wrap

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Variants

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grasp , grasp at straws , grasp the nettle , graspable , grasped , grasped at straws , grasped the nettle , grasper , graspers , grasping , grasping at straws , grasping the nettle , grasps , grasps at straws , grasps the nettle , grasp at , grasped at , grasping at , grasps at , grasp for , grasped for , grasping for , grasps for , beyond someone's grasp , elude someone's grasp , get a grasp on , within someone's grasp

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Etymology

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Old English graspan; related to grippan ‘seize’, from grip ‘seizure, grip’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'grasp' is derived from the Old English word 'graspan', which means 'to seize' or 'to grip'.

2. The term 'grasp' is often used in scientific research to describe the ability of an organism to maintain contact with a surface.

3. In the game of chess, the move 'grasp' refers to a piece capturing an opponent's piece by moving diagonally and then horizontally or vertically.

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Related Concepts

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1. comprehend: To understand fully; grasp the meaning or significance of (something)

2. apprehend: To seize or take (someone) into custody; understand and perceive (a situation or idea)

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Culture

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In literature, 'grasp' is often used metaphorically to represent understanding or mastery of a concept or skill. In art, 'grasp' can refer to the depiction of characters seizing or holding objects.

How to Memorize "grasp"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of seizing or taking something in your hands.
   - Imagine yourself physically grasping the meaning of a concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grasp' with the sensation of holding something in your hands.
   - Create an image of a hand grasping an object when you think of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Grab an apple, grasp the concept' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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