Cool MateMeaning of Grasp
to take a strong hold of somebody/something
In simple words: To understand something fully.
Grasp in a sentence
- She could not grasp the meaning of the complex poem.
- It’s difficult to grasp what he is trying to communicate.
- He grasped the handle tightly to avoid slipping.
- She grasped the opportunity to travel abroad.
- The toddler grasped her mother’s finger with wonder.
- It took time for the students to grasp the concept of calculus.
- Even experts struggle to grasp the full implications of the new law.
- He quickly grasped the essentials of the new software.
How to use Grasp
Use 'grasp' when talking about understanding complex ideas. It's more formal than 'get' but still commonly used in everyday conversations.
Grammar pattern
grasp + object
Memory hint
Think of grasping a concept like holding onto a great idea tightly.
Related words
Collocations with Grasp
- firmly
- tightly
- at
- by
- grasp hold of somebody/something
- fully
- not quite
- not really
- try to
- be unable to
- fail to
Synonyms for Grasp
Opposites of Grasp
- misunderstand
- ignore
Common mistakes with Grasp
- 'Grasp' is sometimes confused with 'grab' (to physically hold something).
- Learners may forget to use it in its correct form, saying 'grasp the concept' instead of 'grasp concepts'.
Grasp appears in
Grasp in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يمسك بـ، يفهم
أن تفهم شيئًا بشكل كامل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধরা, বোঝা
কোনো কিছু পুরোপুরি বোঝা।
- GermanDeutsch
Begreifen, Erfassen, Greifen
Etwas vollständig verstehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Agarrar, Comprender
Entender algo completamente.
- Persianفارسی
گرفتن، فهمیدن
چیزی را کامل فهمیدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Saisir, Comprendre
Comprendre quelque chose pleinement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पकड़ना, समझना
किसी बात को अच्छी तरह समझ लेना।
- ItalianItaliano
Afferrare, Comprendere
Capire qualcosa a fondo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pegar, Segurar, Compreender
Entender algo completamente.
- RussianРусский
Понять, Схватить
Полностью понять что-то.
- Urduاردو
پکڑنا، سمجھنا
کسی چیز کو مکمل طور پر سمجھنا۔
- Chinese中文
抓握, 理解
完全理解某事。
More words like Grasp
- Grip
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Grasp
What does Grasp mean?
To understand something fully.
What is the definition of Grasp?
to take a strong hold of somebody/something
How do you use Grasp in a sentence?
She could not grasp the meaning of the complex poem.
Can you give another example of Grasp?
It’s difficult to grasp what he is trying to communicate.
What are synonyms for Grasp?
Common alternatives include grip.
What is the opposite of Grasp?
Opposite meanings include misunderstand, ignore.
What words go with Grasp?
It commonly pairs with firmly, tightly, at, by, grasp hold of somebody/something, fully, not quite, not really, try to, be unable to, fail to.
What are common mistakes when using Grasp?
'Grasp' is sometimes confused with 'grab' (to physically hold something). Learners may forget to use it in its correct form, saying 'grasp the concept' instead of 'grasp concepts'.
How do you pronounce Grasp?
US: /["/ɡræsp/","/ɡræsps/","/ɡræspt/","/ˈɡræspɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɡrɑːsp/","/ɡrɑːsps/","/ɡrɑːspt/","/ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Grasp?
Use 'grasp' when talking about understanding complex ideas. It's more formal than 'get' but still commonly used in everyday conversations.
What CEFR level is Grasp?
"Grasp" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.