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grasp vs grasping

grasping vs grasp

grasp and grasping both are nouns.

grasp is not an adjective while grasping is an adjective.

grasp is a verb but grasping is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grasp Yes No Yes No
grasping Yes Yes No No
As nouns, grasping is a hypernym of grasp; that is, grasping is a word with a broader meaning than grasp:
  • grasp: the act of grasping
  • grasping: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Other hypernyms of grasp include prehension, seizing, taking hold.
grasp (noun) grasping (noun)
the act of grasping the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
an intellectual hold or understanding understanding with difficulty
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
the limit of capability
grasp (adjective) grasping (adjective)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
grasp (verb) grasping (verb)
get the meaning of something
hold firmly
Difference between grasp and grasping

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