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Grasp (Noun)

Meaning 1

An intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Grip

Hypernyms

  • Influence

Hyponyms

  • Tentacle

Meaning 2

The limit of capability; "within the compass of education".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Compass
  • Reach
  • Range

Hypernyms

  • Capability
  • Potentiality
  • Capableness

Hyponyms

  • Ken
  • Sight

Meaning 3

The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Hold
  • Grip
  • Clasp
  • Clench
  • Clutches
  • Clutch

Hypernyms

  • Taking Hold
  • Grasping
  • Seizing
  • Prehension

Hyponyms

  • Embrace
  • Wrestling Hold
  • Choke Hold
  • Chokehold
  • Embracing
  • Embracement

Related Words

  • Grasp (verb)

Meaning 4

Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Appreciation
  • Hold

Hypernyms

  • Understanding
  • Savvy
  • Discernment

Hyponyms

  • Sense

Related Words

  • Grasp (verb)
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