Grasped Meaning in English
word · lemma: grasp
ˈɡɹæspt
GRASP-T
ɡɹˈɑːspt
GRAASPT
Definition
To hold something firmly with your hand, or to understand something clearly. Can refer to a physical or mental action.
Usage & Nuances
'Grasped' is the simple past tense of 'grasp'. It is used in both literal (holding) and figurative (understanding) senses. Common with objects like 'concept', 'idea', or 'hand'. Be careful not to confuse with 'grab' (more sudden, less about understanding).
Spanish: agarró - comprendióPortuguese (BR): agarrou - entendeuPortuguese (PT): agarraste - compreendesteChinese (Simplified): 抓住了 - 理解了Chinese (Traditional): 抓住了 - 理解了Hindi: पकड़ा - समझाArabic: أمسك - فهمBengali: ধরেছিল - বুঝেছিলRussian: схватил - понялJapanese: しっかり握った - 理解したVietnamese: nắm chặt - hiểu raKorean: 꽉 잡았다 - 이해했다Turkish: sıkıca tuttu - kavradı (anladı)Urdu: پکڑ لیا - سمجھ لیاIndonesian: menggenggam - memahami
Example Sentences
She grasped the rope tightly.
basic
He finally grasped the main idea.
basic
The baby grasped my finger.
basic
It took her a while, but she grasped what I meant.
natural
As soon as he grasped how the game worked, he started winning.
natural
She grasped his hand before crossing the street.
natural