grasp
/ɡræsp/
verb
- To take and hold something firmly with your hand or hands.
- He grasped the handle of the suitcase and lifted it off the ground.
- The baby grasped my finger and wouldn't let go.
- She grasped the rope tightly and pulled herself up.
- To understand something completely or with effort.
- She quickly grasped the rules of the game and started playing.
- It took me a while to grasp the main idea of the lecture.
- Many students struggle to grasp complex mathematical concepts.
- To take an opportunity eagerly or quickly.
- He grasped the chance to study abroad without hesitation.
- When the job offer came, I grasped it immediately.
- She grasped the opportunity to meet her favorite author.
Antonyms
noun
- A firm hold or grip with the hand.
- He kept a tight grasp on the railing as he climbed the stairs.
- The child's grasp on the toy was so strong that I couldn't take it away.
- She lost her grasp on the wet bar and slipped.
- Understanding or control of a subject or situation.
- The manager has a firm grasp of the company's finances.
- His grasp of the problem was limited, so he asked for help.
- She has a good grasp of French grammar.