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grasping
UK
/ɡrɑːspɪŋ/
US
/ɡræspɪŋ/
graspings
pl
UK
/ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræspɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun referring to the act of seizing or understanding.
Definitions
His sudden grasping of her wrist made her cry out.
Her swift grasping of the principles impressed the lecturer.
more grasping
Comp.
most grasping
Super.
UK
/ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræspɪŋ/
Translations
He is known for his grasping nature when it comes to money.
Он известен своей жадной натурой, когда дело касается денег.
Additional translations
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The grasping landlord raised the rent again, much to the tenants' dismay.
Present-participle adjective meaning ‘seizing; grabbing’.
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The statue showed a pair of grasping hands reaching upward.
grasping
Gerund
grasped
Past Simple
grasped
Past Participle
grasping
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
Translations
He tried to grasp the rope to prevent falling.
Он попытался схватить веревку, чтобы не упасть.
She couldn't grasp the concept of quantum physics.
Она не могла понять концепцию квантовой физики.
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She grasped the rope tightly to prevent herself from falling.
He finally grasped the concept after the teacher explained it again.
Synonyms
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She tightened her grasp on the rope to prevent falling.
His grasp of the subject was evident in his detailed explanations.
The solution was just beyond his grasp.
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The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.