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grasped

/ɡɹɑːspt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To take or seize hold of something with the hand.

  • Verb

    To understand or grasp the meaning or significance of something.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɹæspt/



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Synonyms

clasp , grip , hold tight , jump at the chance , jump on , comprehend , fathom
Rhymes
Words rhyming with grasped
chased , placed , graced
Variants
List of all variants of grasped that leads to same result
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
Forms
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past tense: grasped, past participle: grasped


Etymology
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Old English grapian; related to gripe, grip.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'grasp' is related to the word 'grip'.

  2. In the game of golf, a 'grasp' is a type of shot where the player uses both hands to control the club.


Related Concepts
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  1. Understanding: The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning or significance of something.

  2. Seizure: The act of taking or capturing something forcefully.


Culture
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The word 'grasped' has been used in various contexts in literature and art. In literature, it is often used metaphorically to describe the understanding or realization of a concept or idea. In art, it can be represented visually through images of hands seizing or holding onto something.

How to Memorize "grasped"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself physically grasping an object or concept in your hand.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grasped' with the idea of understanding or taking hold of something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym G-R-A-S-P-E-D to remember the definitions: Grasp, Realize, Absorb, Perceive, Engage, Discover.


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