Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "grasp" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

a drowning man will grasp at a straw a drowning man will grasp at straws begrasp beyond someone's grasp engrasp foregrasp grasp at a straw grasp at straws grasp for straws grasp the nettle graspability graspable grasper graspful graspless handgrasp light grasp misgrasp misgrasp regrasp regrasp tripod grasp ungrasp

Context

object oriented design software

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

apprehension capability capableness discernment grasping hold influence potentiality prehension savvy seizing taking hold understand understanding

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

embrace foregrasp handle snatch

Manner Of

hold

Related Terms

capture grab grapple grave groove grovel

Related Terms

ability accessible grip reach seize take advantage understand understanding

Synonym Network

appreciation clasp compass comprehend get picture grip hold jump at chance understanding

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.