grasp

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

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

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• (UK) IPA: /ɡɹɑːsp/
• (US) IPA: /ɡɹæsp/
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[edit] Verb

to grasp (third-person singular simple present grasps, present participle grasping, simple past and past participle grasped)

1. To grip—to take hold, particularly with the hand.
2. To understand.

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[edit] Noun

grasp (plural grasps)

1. grip
2. understanding
3. that which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability

   The goal is within my grasp.

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