Grasp
verb
/ɡræsp/
To grasp means to hold something really tightly with your hand or to understand something well, like when you get a new idea.
Examples
- I can grasp the rope tightly when I climb the tree.
- She tried to grasp the math problem and got it right!
- I grasp my puppy’s leash so he doesn’t run away.
Synonyms
hold
grip
clutch
catch
understand
comprehend
Antonyms
release
let go
drop
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