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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