grasped

/ɡɹɑːspt/ /ɡɹæspt/

Meanings

verb

To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

Examples :

"The toddler grasped his mother's finger tightly as they walked through the busy market. "

verb

To understand.

Examples :

"I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity."

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verb

To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

Examples :

"When her boss offered her a promotion, she grasped the opportunity immediately. "

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Related Words

concept noun

/ˈkɒn.sɛpt/

An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.

"The concept of teamwork is important in our school's project groups. "

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

tightly adverb

/ˈtaɪtli/

In a tight manner.

"tightly clenched fingers"

promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

infinity noun

/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

Endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.

"The vastness of the universe is an example of infinity; it has no beginning and no end. "

toddler noun

/ˈtɒdlər/ /ˈtɑdlər/

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

"The toddler wobbled across the living room, giggling as she tried to reach her toys. "

advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."