gripped (B2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ɡrɪp/
Definition
A firm hold or grasp on something.
Examples
She maintained a tight grip on the steering wheel.
The child's grip on his mother's hand was desperate.
He lost his grip on the slippery bar.
How to Use gripped
- grip on (prepositional phrase)
- To hold something or someone firmly. — "She maintained a firm grip on his arm."
- grip of (prepositional phrase)
- The power to influence or control. — "The company has a strong grip of the market."
- get a grip (idiom)
- To regain control of one's emotions or behavior. — "She was crying uncontrollably, but her friend told her to get a grip."
- grip someone's attention (collocation)
- To capture and hold someone's interest. — "The opening scene of the movie immediately gripped my attention."
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