grasp meaning and definition

GRASP noun

Definition of grasp (noun)

1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
   • "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
   • synonyms: appreciation, hold
2. the limit of capability
   • "within the compass of education"
   • synonyms: compass, range, reach
3. 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"
   • synonyms: grip
4. 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"
   • synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grip, hold

GRASP verb

Definition of grasp (verb)

1. hold firmly
   • synonyms: hold on
2. get the meaning of something
   • "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
   • synonyms: apprehend, compass, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grok, savvy