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grasp

[grasp, grahsp] / græsp, grɑsp /
NOUN
hold, grip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grip hold
STRONG
cinch clamp clasp clench clinch clutches embrace grapple lug possession tenure
Antonyms
WEAK
release
NOUN
understanding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awareness comprehension knowledge mastery
STRONG
ken perception realization
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
avoidance misconception misunderstanding
VERB
grab
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clasp clutch grip
STRONG
bag catch clinch collar corral enclose glom grapple hold hook land seize snatch take
WEAK
take hold of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
let go
STRONG
be immune free give lose misunderstand offer receive release stop
WEAK
not get
VERB
understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept appreciate comprehend fathom perceive pick up realize
STRONG
apprehend catch cognize compass dig envisage follow get have know make see take
WEAK
catch on get the drift get the picture latch on take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook
STRONG
avoid be immune disallow discourage dissuade fail lose miss not get refuse stop
WEAK
let go release

Example Sentences

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All the more unlucky: both Asia and Grace are urgently trying to protect their sisters from falling into the cult’s grasp.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

And I’m still, although I’ve kind of given up, I’m still trying to grasp what works now.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It was the moment this final also slipped from Arsenal's grasp.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"Before astronomers found planets outside our solar system, we thought we had a pretty good grasp on how planets formed," Libby-Roberts said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

My head is whirling as I try to grasp what’s happening.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.