grasp
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Definitions
Noun
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
Noun
the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
Noun
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"
Noun
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"
Verb
hold firmly
Verb
get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Synonyms
appreciation
apprehend
clasp
clench
clutch
clutches
compass
comprehend
dig
get the picture
grip
grok
hold
hold on
range
reach
savvy