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She grasped the rope with both hands.
What does Grasp mean?
Grasp means to hold tightly or understand clearly.
Dictionary definition
To hold something firmly, or to understand an idea clearly.
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It took time to grasp the new math rule.
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The word grasp can describe both a physical hold and mental understanding.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningGrasp means to hold tightly or understand clearly.
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Synonyms
Words like Grasp
gripTo hold tightly.
holdTo keep something in your hand or control.
understandTo know the meaning of an idea.
Antonyms
Opposite words
releaseTo let go of something.
misunderstandTo fail to understand correctly.
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Grasp means to hold tightly or understand clearly.
Common mix-up
Grasp is not the same as release. Grasp means grasp means to hold tightly or understand clearly.
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Read this model sentence: It took time to grasp the new math rule. Clue words: took, time, new. Underline clue words that show why grasp fits instead of release. Now write one new sentence that shows grasp without using the word grasp. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grasp?
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