grasp

Nouns

  • (n) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
    • he has a good grasp of accounting practices
    appreciation, hold,
  • (n) the limit of capability
    • within the compass of education
    compass, reach, range,
  • (n) an intellectual hold or understanding
    • a good grip on French history
    • 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
    grip,
  • (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
    clutch, clutches, grip, hold, clasp, clench,

Verbs

Synonyms

hold on appreciation hold compass reach range apprehend comprehend get the picture grok savvy dig grip clutch clutches clasp clench

Words of close approximity

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graspable grasping