grasp

/ɡɹæsp/
verbnoun

To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

NWL Collins ENABLE Wordle answer list

Verb 3 meanings

  1. To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

  2. To understand.

    “I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity.”

  3. To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

Noun 3 meanings

  1. Grip.

  2. Understanding.

  3. That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

    “The goal is within my grasp.”

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Similar and opposite words

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claspcomprehendfathomgripbeclaspbegraspbegripbelock
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GRASP at a glance

GRASP has 5 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (G 2 + R 1 + A 1 + S 1 + P 3) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,340 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

Rhymes with grasp

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  • GASP7
  • WASP9
  • CLASP9
  • RASP6
  • HASP9
  • UNCLASP11
  • HANDCLASP17
  • JASP13
  • BECLASP13
  • ENCLASP11
  • ENGRASP10
  • GALLIWASP15

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