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grasping

/ˈɡɹɑːspɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹæspɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"The child was grasping a crayon tightly. "
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Related Words

Illustration valuable

valuable noun

/ˈvæljuəbl̩/

A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; — usually used in plural form.

"My grandmother's valuable were passed down through generations. "

Illustration concept

concept noun

/ˈkɒn.sɛpt/

An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.

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

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particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration something

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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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tightly adverb

/ˈtaɪtli/

In a tight manner.

"tightly clenched fingers"

Illustration infinity

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. "

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successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

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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."

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businessman noun

/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

"My father is a businessman who owns a small electronics store. "