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Definition grasp in British English

grasp verb

[transitive] verb
/ɡrɑːsp/
1

to take and hold something or someone very tightly

Example

She grasped his hand and pulled him towards her.

Example

He grasped her firmly by the shoulders.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
2

to understand something

Example

He was finding it difficult to grasp the rules of the game.

Example

You should try to grasp the meaning of whole sentences.

Example

Charlie grasped the point at once.

Synonyms and related words
understand know work out
3

to take advantage of an opportunity when it happens

Example

We must grasp every opportunity if we are going to succeed.

Example

He had failed to grasp his one chance of happiness.

Synonyms and related words
benefit get gain
4

if you get too greedy, you might lose everything that you already have

Example

Every time you get greedy, you should remember the proverb 'grasp all, lose all'.

Definition grasp in British English