This means to hold something tightly with your hand. We use it when you want to keep a firm hold on an object.
She grasped the rope tightly.
He grasped the handle to open the door.
This means to understand or learn something well. It is about knowing or getting ideas clearly.
I grasp the meaning of this word.
She grasped the main idea quickly.
This means the way you hold or grip something with your hand or fingers. It is about the strength or style of holding.
He lost his grasp on the rope.
The child's grasp on the toy is strong.
This means how well someone understands or knows a subject or idea. It shows the level of knowledge or skill.
He has a good grasp of English grammar.
Her grasp of history is impressive.
This means to take quickly or firmly, not usually with your hand but of chances or chances in life. It means not missing an opportunity.
He grasped the opportunity to travel.
They grasped the chance to win the game.
This meaning can describe a physical or mental hold. Physically, it means holding something to stay safe. Mentally, it means trying to learn or understand carefully.
She grasped his arm for support.
Try to grasp the rules before playing.
This meaning is about understanding a situation or idea fast and taking control or using it well. It can be used in business or leadership.
The team grasped the new method fast.
He grasped control of the discussion.
