grasp
🇺🇸
/ɡræsp/
🇬🇧
/ɡrɑːsp/
verb
C1
to hold something tightly
He tried to grasp the rope firmly.
C1
to understand something fully
It was hard for her to grasp the complex idea.
R
to quickly take an opportunity
She decided to grasp the chance to learn.
noun
C1
a firm hold on something
His grasp on the handle was strong.
C1
understanding of something
Her grasp of the subject was excellent.
R
the ability to achieve something
Victory was within their grasp.
translation
to hold something tightly; to understand something fully; to quickly take an opportunity
a firm hold on something; understanding of something; the ability to achieve something
Word Forms
3rd Present
grasps
Progressive
grasping
Past
grasped
Perfect
grasped
Plural
grasps