grasping

/ˈɡɹɑːspɪŋ//ˈɡɹæspɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To understand.

    “I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity.”
  3. 3

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

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    The act of one who grasps or covets.

adjective

  1. 1

    Greedy, eager for wealth.

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