grip

noun
UK: /ɡrɪp/
US: /ɡrɪp/

  1. The act of holding something firmly.

    1. I have a good grip on the handle, so it won't fall.
    2. The climber lost his grip and nearly fell from the rock face.

  2. Control over something or someone.

    1. The president has a strong grip on the country.
    2. The company is trying to tighten its grip on the market share.

  3. An understanding of something.

    1. I have a good grip of the basic math concepts.
    2. She needs to get a better grip on the company's financial situation.

Synonyms

understanding grasp hold influence control
grip verb

  1. To hold something tightly.

    1. Grip the rope tightly, so you don't slip.
    2. She gripped his hand firmly as they walked through the crowd.

  2. To maintain a strong hold or control of something.

    1. The country is trying to grip on its economic growth.
    2. He struggled to grip on his anger when he heard the news.

  3. To deeply affect someone

    1. The movie gripped the audience until the very end.
    2. The fear gripped him when he realized what was happening.
grip phrasal-verb

  1. To get to understand or manage a problem

    1. I need to grip this problem soon, it's important.
    2. It's important to grip on your taxes, it's always can happen.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grip" in English means: The act of holding something firmly., Control over something or someone., An understanding of something..

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

Synonyms for "grip": understanding, grasp, hold, influence, control.

Example usage of "grip": "I have a good grip on the handle, so it won't fall.". More examples on the page.