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grasp v. [
hold on] hold firmly
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grasp v. [
grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, compass, apprehend] get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
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grasp n. [
appreciation, hold] understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
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grasp n. [
compass, range, reach] the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
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grasp n. [
grip] an intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"
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