Pronunciation: /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
noun the act of taking hold of something firmly
A1 She had a firm grasping on the handlebars of her bike.
A2 The child's grasping of basic math concepts is improving.
B1 His grasping of the new software program was impressive.
B2 The student's grasping of complex theories was evident in their thesis.
C1 The artist's grasping of abstract concepts is reflected in their latest masterpiece.
C2 The professor's grasping of the subject matter was unparalleled in the field.
verb to take hold of or seize firmly
A1 She is grasping the concept of addition in math class.
A2 The child is grasping the handle of the door tightly.
B1 After a few tries, he was finally grasping the basics of playing the guitar.
B2 The detective was grasping at straws trying to solve the mysterious case.
C1 The scientist spent years grasping the complexities of quantum physics.
C2 The author's writing style is so captivating that it grasps the reader's attention from the first page.
adjective showing a keen understanding or ability to comprehend quickly
A1 She is grasping the concept of addition in math class.
A2 The toddler is grasping onto his mother's hand tightly.
B1 The student is grasping the main ideas of the novel they are reading.
B2 The detective is grasping at straws trying to solve the mysterious case.
C1 The scientist is grasping the complexities of quantum mechanics.
C2 The politician is skilled at grasping the nuances of public opinion.
formal The student was praised for her excellent grasping of complex mathematical concepts.
informal I'm still grasping the new software, but I think I'm getting the hang of it.
slang I had a hard time grasping the slang words they were using, but eventually caught on.
figurative She struggled with grasping the idea of forgiveness, but eventually found peace.
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