grasp  

Thesaurus for grasp

• noun
  • synonyms
    • appreciation, hold, compass, range, reach, grip, clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, apprehension, capability, capableness, discernment, grasping, influence, potentiality, prehension, savvy, seizing, taking hold, understanding  
• verb
  • synonyms
    • hold on, grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, compass, apprehend, hold, take hold, understand  

Pronunciation of grasp: G R AE1 S P (græsp)

Number of syllables of grasp: 1

Definition of grasp

• (n): the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"  
• (n): a firm controlling influence; "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"  
• (n): the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"  
• (n): understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"  
• (v): get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"  
• (v): hold firmly  

Examples of grasp

• Shall grasp the most dependable handle.  
• Clearly, the Jews did not grasp the nature of the conflict.  
• I can't seem to grasp the workings of a septic system.  
• Amar fails to grasp the purpose of the reversal.  
• The cue is grasp with the thumb and forefinger.  
• I don't grasp the substance of the objection.  
• I don't understand why that is so hard to grasp.  
• I am still struggling to grasp the basics of the language.  
• Nobody wants to grasp the nettle.  
• I simply cut the knot, and grasp the nettle.