Grasper: meaning, definitions and examples
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grasper
[ หษกrษหspษr ]
in a professional setting
A person who quickly and easily understands new concepts or ideas.
Synonyms
quick learner, sharp-minded individual.
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Word | Description / Examples |
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grasper |
Someone who eagerly seeks to understand or take hold of concepts or opportunities, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation indicating over-eagerness or desperation.
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quick learner |
Someone who can understand or learn new things easily and quickly, often used in a positive light to highlight someone's ability to adapt or pick up new skills.
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sharp-minded individual |
Someone who is intelligent, alert, and able to think clearly and make quick, well-reasoned decisions. It is usually a compliment indicating high mental acuity.
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Examples of usage
- He is a quick grasper of new technologies.
- She is a natural grasper when it comes to complex problems.
informal usage
A person who tends to hold onto things tightly or firmly.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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grasper |
Indicates someone who physically takes hold of something firmly, generally in everyday situations involving manual dexterity.
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clutcher |
Refers to a person who holds onto something tightly, often used in a situation where someone is anxious or afraid.
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holder |
Describes a person or object that keeps something in place or possesses something, often used in formal or technical situations.
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Examples of usage
- She is a grasper and doesn't like to let go of her possessions.
- The child is a grasper with his toys, never wanting to share.
casual conversation
To take hold of something firmly or eagerly.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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grab |
Used when you take something quickly or suddenly, often suggesting a hurried or rough action.
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seize |
Commonly used when taking something forcefully or suddenly, can also refer to taking control of a situation or opportunity. Often has a strong or aggressive connotation.
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Examples of usage
- He will grasper onto any opportunity that comes his way.
- She graspered onto the idea and wouldn't let it go.
Translations
Translations of the word "grasper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agarrador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเคกเคผเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Greifer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjepit
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะพะฟะปัะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ chwytak
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใฉในใใผ
๐ซ๐ท prehenseur
๐ช๐ธ agarrador
๐น๐ท tutucu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก๋ ๋๊ตฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ุณู
๐จ๐ฟ uchopovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ uchopovaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ prijemalo
๐ฎ๐ธ gripari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแญแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tutucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ agarrador
Etymology
The word 'grasper' originated from the Middle English word 'graspen', which meant 'to seize or grasp'. Over time, the term evolved to describe someone who quickly understands or firmly holds onto something. The concept of grasping has always been associated with the idea of holding onto knowledge or physical objects, making it a versatile term used in various contexts.