Simple meaning
What does Grasp mean?
to hold tightly or understand clearly.
Dictionary definition
To hold something tightly with your hand, or to understand an idea.
Example sentences
Grasp in a sentence
easy
The character will grasp across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects grasp over time.
hard
Writers use words like grasp to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
Words like Grasp
grabClose meaning in many contexts.
understandSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
releaseA helpful opposite in common use.
missAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Grasp word family
Base word
grasp
verb
grasps
Holds or understands now or often.
verb
grasped
Held or understood in the past.
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What does grasp mean?
GRASP means to hold tightly or understand clearly.
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