Grasp

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ɡɹɑːsp/
• US IPA: /ɡɹæsp/

Origin

Originally "to feel around", possibly metathesis of Old English græpsan "to touch, feel," from Proto-Germanic *graipison.

Full definition of grasp

Verb

1. To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
2. (to understand)To understand.I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity.

Derived terms

• grasp the nettle

Noun

1. grip
2. (understanding)understanding
3. that which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or abilityThe goal is within my grasp.