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grasp

 

[ ɡræsp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To seize and hold firmly; to understand or comprehend something

Synonyms

comprehend, grip, seize

Examples of usage

  • He grasped the rope tightly.
  • She grasped the concept after studying it for hours.
Context #2 | Noun

physical action

A firm hold; understanding

Synonyms

hold, understanding

Examples of usage

  • She had a firm grasp on the situation.
  • His grasp of the subject was impressive.

Translations

Translations of the word "grasp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compreensão

🇮🇳 समझ

🇩🇪 Verständnis

🇮🇩 pemahaman

🇺🇦 розуміння

🇵🇱 zrozumienie

🇯🇵 理解

🇫🇷 compréhension

🇪🇸 comprensión

🇹🇷 anlayış

🇰🇷 이해

🇸🇦 فهم

🇨🇿 pochopení

🇸🇰 pochopenie

🇨🇳 理解

🇸🇮 razumevanje

🇮🇸 skilningur

🇰🇿 түсіну

🇬🇪 გაგება

🇦🇿 anlama

🇲🇽 comprensión

Etymology

The word 'grasp' originated from the Old English word 'græpsan' meaning 'to seize, to grip'. Over time, its meaning expanded to also include 'to understand or comprehend'. The usage of 'grasp' in English dates back to the 14th century, making it a word with a long history of describing physical and mental actions.

See also: graspable, grasped, grasper, grasping.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,062 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.