Synonyms: grasp, grip, hold, clasp, clench, clutch, clutches
Definition: the act of grasping
Usage: he released his clasp on my arm; he has a strong grip for an old man; she kept a firm hold on the railing
Similar words: prehension, taking hold, seizing, grasping
Definition: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Definition: an intellectual hold or understanding
Usage: 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
Similar words: influence
Definition: a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Usage: used her parents' influence to get the job
Synonyms: range, reach, compass, grasp
Definition: the limit of capability
Usage: within the compass of education
Similar words: capability, capableness, potentiality
Definition: an aptitude that may be developed
Synonyms: hold, grasp, appreciation
Definition: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Usage: he has a good grasp of accounting practices
Similar words: savvy, apprehension, discernment, understanding
Definition: the cognitive condition of someone who understands
Usage: he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
Synonyms: dig, compass, comprehend, get the picture, grasp, grok, apprehend, savvy
Definition: get the meaning of something
Usage: Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
Similar words: understand
Definition: know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
Usage: She did not understand her husband; I understand what she means
Definition: hold firmly
Similar words: take hold, hold
Definition: have or hold in one's hands or grip
Usage: Hold this bowl for a moment, please; A crazy idea took hold of him