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She gripped the railing on the steep stairs.
What does Gripped mean?
Gripped means held tightly.
Dictionary definition
Held tightly; also strongly interested, affected, or controlled by something.
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The class was gripped by the exciting story.
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Gripped can describe a physical hold or a strong emotional or mental hold.
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Partverb, adjective.
MeaningGripped means held tightly.
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Synonyms
Words like Gripped
heldKept in the hand or in place.
clutchedHeld tightly.
captivatedHeld someone's attention strongly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
releasedLet go.
ignoredDid not pay attention to.
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Gripped means held tightly.
Common mix-up
Gripped is not the same as released. Gripped means gripped means held tightly.
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Read this model sentence: The class was gripped by the exciting story. Clue words: class, exciting, story. Underline clue words that show why gripped fits instead of released. Now write one new sentence that shows gripped without using the word gripped. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gripped?
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