grasp

/ɡɹˈæsp/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

1. hold firmly
2. get the meaning of something
   “Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”

noun

1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
   “he has a good grasp of accounting practices”
2. the limit of capability
   “within the compass of education”
3. an intellectual hold or understanding
   “a good grip on French history”
4. the act of grasping
   “he released his clasp on my arm”

Synonyms for grasp

• hold on
• grok
• get the picture
• comprehend
• savvy
• dig
• compass
• apprehend
• appreciation
• hold
• range
• reach
• grip
• clasp
• clench
• clutch
• clutches

Words that rhyme with grasp

• clasp
• rasp
• asp
• gasp
• handclasp
• agasp