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Grasp

Definition

(verb) To understand or hold firmly

Examples

He struggled to grasp the complex theory in the advanced class.
  • I can't grasp why she left so early.

  • After two tries, Maya finally grasped the joke.

  • Ben kept a tight grasp on the railing near the train platform.

  • Can you grasp this handle while I lift it?

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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