grasp meaning
grasp :
hold, understanding
noun
▪ She has a good grasp of math.
▪ She understands math well.
▪ His grasp on the rope was strong.
▪ He held the rope tightly.
paraphrasing
▪ grip – hold
▪ understanding – knowledge
▪ hold – grip
▪ comprehension – understanding
grasp :
to hold tightly, to understand
verb
▪ Grasp the handle firmly.
▪ Hold the handle tightly.
▪ She grasped the idea quickly.
▪ She understood the idea fast.
paraphrasing
▪ seize – to take hold
▪ comprehend – to understand
▪ clutch – to hold tightly
▪ perceive – to understand
Pronunciation
grasp [ɡrɑːsp]
The stress is on the first part and sounds like 'grasp'.
Common phrases and grammar about grasp
grasp - Common meaning
noun
hold, understanding
verb
to hold tightly, to understand
Part of Speech Changes for "grasp"
▪ graspable (adjective) – can be held or understood
▪ grasper (noun) – one who holds or understands
Common Expressions with "grasp"
▪ grasp an opportunity – to take a chance
▪ grasp the meaning – to understand the meaning
▪ grasp the concept – to understand the idea
▪ grasp the situation – to understand what is happening
Important examples of grasp in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, grasp is often used to mean understanding or holding something tightly.
Example of a confusing word: clasp (to hold tightly)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Grasp as a verb often appears in TOEIC grammar questions to show taking hold of or understanding something.
grasp
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
grasp the nettle
means 'to tackle a difficult situation bravely'.
grasp at straws
means 'to make a desperate attempt'.
Differences between similar words and grasp
grasp
,
grip
differences
Grasp often means understanding or holding tightly, while grip usually refers more to physical holding.
grasp
,
seize
differences
Grasp can mean understanding or holding, while seize often means taking something suddenly or by force.
Words with the same origin as grasp
The origin of grasp
Grasp comes from the Old English 'græpsan', meaning to seize or take hold.
Word structure
The word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
