grasp
noun
1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
Similar word(s): appreciation, hold
Definition categories: thought, apprehension, discernment, savvy, understanding
2. the limit of capability
Similar word(s): compass, range, reach
Definition categories: thought, capability, capableness, potentiality
3. an intellectual hold or understanding
- a terrible power had her in its grasp
Similar word(s): grip
Definition categories: attribute, influence
4. the act of grasping
Similar word(s): clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grip, hold
Definition categories: act, grasping, prehension, seizing
Sentences with grasp as a noun:
- The goal is within my grasp.
verb
1. hold firmly
Definition categories: contact, hold
2. get the meaning of something
Similar word(s): apprehend, compass, comprehend, dig, grok, savvy
Definition categories: cognition, understand
Sentences with grasp as a verb:
- I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity.