Grasp | Mean of grasp in English Dictionary
/ˈgræsp/
- Verb
- to take and hold (something) with your fingers, hands, etc.
- I grasped the end of the rope and pulled as hard as I could.
- I grasped the rope by its end.
- His arthritis is so bad he can barely grasp a pencil.
- We need to grasp [=seize] this opportunity while we can.
- to understand (something that is complicated or difficult)
- They failed to grasp [=comprehend] the importance of talking to their children about the dangers of taking drugs.
- They don't (fully) grasp the implications of these changes.
- to try to take or get (something) in an eager or desperate way
- They were ready to grasp at any possible solution.
- He grasped at the opportunity to speak with her.
- to try in a desperate or awkward way to get (something)
- His sudden decision to quit the race has left his supporters grasping for explanations.
- grasping for attention
- Noun
- a usually strong hold
- I kept a firm grasp on the rope. [=I held the rope firmly with my hand]
- The ball slipped/fell from her grasp. [=she dropped the ball]
- an understanding of something
- She has a good/firm/thorough grasp of mathematics. [=she understands mathematics well]
- The author shows a weak/feeble/shaky grasp of military strategy.
- His motives are beyond my grasp. [=I can't understand his motives]
- We're still trying to get a grasp on [=to gain a good understanding of] the situation.
- the distance that can be reached by your arms and hands
- The books on the top shelf are just beyond my grasp.
- She moved the toy to within the baby's grasp.
- He tried to grab the rolling ball, but it eluded his grasp. [=he could not reach it]
- the ability to get or find something
- Success is almost within our grasp. [=we are very close to success]
- She felt the solution was within her grasp.
- power or control
- The land was in the grasp [=grip] of a tyrant.
- He had the country in his grasp.
Những từ liên quan với GRASP
clutch, butt, embrace, accept, clinch, fathom, appreciate, comprehension, grapple, purchase, comprehend, possession, knowledge, perceive