grasping
(grasp-ing)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands;
adjective. immoderately desirous of acquiring;
verb. hold firmly; get the meaning of something
adjective. immoderately desirous of acquiring;
verb. hold firmly; get the meaning of something
Example Sentence
He was grasping his mother's hand. OR He had trouble grasping the subject.
Synonyms
taking hold; gripping; seizing; understanding
Antonyms
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grasping
Rhymes
- gasping
- grasping