Basic Details
Word: Grasp
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To take hold of something firmly with your hands or to understand something clearly.
Synonyms: Hold, understand, seize
Antonyms: Release, let go, misunderstand
Idioms and Phrases
- Grasp the nettle: To tackle a difficult problem boldly. Example: "She decided to grasp the nettle and address the team's issues directly."
- Not let go of something lightly: To hold onto an idea, belief, or piece of information. Example: "He wont let go of the secret; he must really grasp its importance."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She had to grasp the uneven branches to climb the tree safely.
Example 2: It took him a while, but he finally managed to grasp the concept of fractions in maths.
Example 3: As the climber reached the top of the mountain, he took a moment to grasp the view below him.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "grasp" comes from the Old English word "grps" which means to seize or to take hold of? This shows that even language has a way of holding onto its history!
Famous Quote
"To understand is to perceive patterns." Thats what the mathematician as well as philosopher, David Bohm, meant, and it's all about the ability to grasp ideas and concepts.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grasp" mean?
a) To throw away
b) To take hold of something or understand
c) To ignore
d) To break apart
Answer: b) To take hold of something or understand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grasp"?
a) Release
b) Seize
c) Drop
d) Discard
Answer: b) Seize
3. Which is an antonym of "grasp"?
a) Understand
b) Hold
c) Release
d) Clutch
Answer: c) Release
4. Which sentence uses "grasp" correctly?
a) He grasped the book and threw it away.
b) She could not grasp what was being said until the teacher explained it again.
c) The cat grasped the dog.
d) The fish grasped for air on the beach.
Answer: b) She could not grasp what was being said until the teacher explained it again.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "grasp"?
a) Not let go of something lightly
b) Fish out of water
c) As blind as a bat
d) Raining cats and dogs
Answer: a) Not let go of something lightly
