grasp

UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/

Translations

graspnoun
grasps
pl
UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
priseSens concret : manière de tenir fermement quelque chose.
She tightened her grasp on the rope to prevent falling.
Elle a resserré sa prise sur la corde pour éviter de tomber.
compréhensionSens abstrait : capacité à comprendre.
His grasp of the subject was evident in his detailed explanations.
Sa compréhension du sujet était évidente dans ses explications détaillées.
Additional translations
portéeAu sens figuré : ce qui est à la portée de quelqu’un.
graspverb
grasped
Past Simple
grasped
Past Participle
grasping
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
comprendreSens intellectuel : comprendre complètement.
He finally grasped the concept after the teacher explained it again.
Il a finalement compris le concept après que le professeur l'a expliqué de nouveau.
saisirSens concret : prendre fermement avec la main.
She grasped the rope tightly to prevent herself from falling.
Elle a saisi la corde fermement pour ne pas tomber.
Antonyms
graspadjective
UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a grasp or act of grasping (e.g., "grasp reflex").
de préhensionTerme technique, notamment en médecine et en biomécanique.
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.
Le médecin a testé le réflexe de préhension du bébé.

Definitions

graspnoun
A firm hold or grip.
She tightened her grasp on the rope to prevent falling.
Understanding or comprehension.
His grasp of the subject was evident in his detailed explanations.
The reach or range of something.
The solution was just beyond his grasp.
graspverb
To take hold of something firmly with the hands.
She grasped the rope tightly to prevent herself from falling.
To understand something completely.
He finally grasped the concept after the teacher explained it again.
graspadjective
Relating to or involving a grasp or the act of grasping; used before a noun.
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.