Grasped: meaning, definitions and examples

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grasped

[ ɡræspt ]

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understanding

To grasp something means to understand or comprehend it fully.

Synonyms

comprehend, get the hang of, understand

Examples of usage

He quickly grasped the concept of quantum physics.
She struggled to grasp the meaning behind his words.
I finally grasped the importance of time management.
We need to grasp the implications of this decision.
They failed to grasp the seriousness of the situation.

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holding

To grasp something also means to hold onto it firmly.

Synonyms

clutch, grip, seize

Examples of usage

She grasped his hand tightly as they crossed the street.
He grasped the steering wheel with determination.
The child grasped the toy and refused to let go.

Translations

Translations of the word "grasped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agarrou

🇮🇳 पकड़ा

🇩🇪 gegriffen

🇮🇩 memegang

🇺🇦 схопив

🇵🇱 uchwycił

🇯🇵 掴んだ (つかんだ)

🇫🇷 saisi

🇪🇸 agarrado

🇹🇷 kavradı

🇰🇷 잡았다

🇸🇦 أمسك

🇨🇿 uchopil

🇸🇰 chytil

🇨🇳 抓住了 (zhuā zhù le)

🇸🇮 zgrabil

🇮🇸 gripið

🇰🇿 ұстады

🇬🇪 დაიჭირა

🇦🇿 tutdu

🇲🇽 agarró

Word origin

The word 'grasped' originated from Middle English 'graspen', which is derived from Old English 'græpsan', meaning 'to seize'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include both understanding and holding onto something firmly.

See also: grasp, graspable, grasper, grasping.