CEFR A2

grasped

verb

Meaning

Held firmly in a hand or arms; understood a concept or idea.

Examples

She grasped his hand tightly as they walked through the crowded market.
After a moment, he finally grasped the complex instructions.

Synonyms: held, clutched, comprehended, apprehended

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grasped (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡræspd/

Definition

Held firmly in a hand or arms; understood a concept or idea.

Examples

She grasped his hand tightly as they walked through the crowded market.
After a moment, he finally grasped the complex instructions.
The students grasped the main points of the lecture quickly.

How to Use grasped

grasp at (phrasal verb): To try to seize or grab something, often in desperation or uncertainty. — "He was grasping at straws, trying to find an excuse."
grasp of (prepositional phrase): An understanding or comprehension of a subject or concept. — "She has a good grasp of English grammar."

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