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Definition: Meaning of, grasp in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡrɑːsp /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
grasp grasped grasped
Present Participle Third Person Singular
grasping grasps
[transitive]
  1. to take and hold something firmly [=  grip]
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  2. [not in progressive] to completely understand a fact or an idea, especially a complicated one
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  3. grasp an opportunity to eagerly and quickly use an opportunity to do something
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  4. grasp the nettle British English to deal with an unpleasant situation firmly and without delay
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[singular]
  1. the way you hold something or your ability to hold it [=  grip]
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  2. your ability to understand a complicated idea, situation, or subject [=  understanding]
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  3. your ability to achieve or gain something
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  4. literary control or power
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grasp used in phrases

  • grasp the nettle (verb)
    1. face a difficulty and grapple with it without avoiding it
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grasp used in phrasal verbs

  • grasp at (phrasal verb)
    1. grasp at something to try to take hold of something
    2. grasp at something to try and take the opportunity to do something
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