CEFR B2

grasp

verb

Meaning

To understand or comprehend something, especially something difficult.

Examples

It took me a while to grasp the rules of the game.
She has a good grasp of the subject matter.

Synonyms: get, understand, comprehend, fathom

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grasp (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡrɑːsp/

Definition

To understand or comprehend something, especially something difficult.

Examples

It took me a while to grasp the rules of the game.
She has a good grasp of the subject matter.
He struggled to grasp the implications of the new policy.

How to Use grasp

grasp of (prepositional phrase): Having a firm understanding of a subject or idea. — "He has a solid grasp of economics."
grasp at (phrasal verb): To try to take or hold something in a clumsy or desperate way. — "He was grasping at straws, hoping for a miracle."

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