grasp

verb
UK: /ɡrɑːsp/
US: /ɡræsp/

  1. To take hold of something firmly.

    1. I can't grasp the rope it's too slippery.
    2. He tried to grasp the opportunity to further his career prospects.

  2. To understand something, especially something complex.

    1. I don't grasp the main idea.
    2. It took me a while to grasp the significance of her discovery.

Synonyms

grip clutch understand comprehend
grasp noun

  1. The act of seizing or holding onto something.

    1. I have a strong grasp.
    2. The climber lost his grasp and fell down the mountain side.

  2. Understanding of something.

    1. I have a good grasp of math.
    2. She has a firm grasp of the issues involved in the negotiation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grasp" in English means: To take hold of something firmly., To understand something, especially something complex..

The phonetic transcription of "grasp" is /ɡrɑːsp/ in British English and /ɡræsp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grasp": grip, clutch, understand, comprehend.

Example usage of "grasp": "I can't grasp the rope it's too slippery.". More examples on the page.