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grasp vs latch on

latch on vs grasp

grasp is a noun but latch on is not a noun.

grasp and latch on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grasp Yes No Yes No
latch on No No Yes No
As verbs, latch on is a hyponym of grasp; that is, latch on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grasp:
  • grasp: get the meaning of something
  • latch on: understand, usually after some initial difficulty
Other hyponyms of grasp include figure, catch on, cotton on, get it, get onto, get wise, tumble, twig, intuit, digest.
As verbs, latch on is a hyponym of grasp; that is, latch on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grasp:
  • grasp: hold firmly
  • latch on: take hold of or attach to
Other hyponyms of grasp include cling, hang, clasp.
grasp (noun) latch on (noun)
the act of grasping
an intellectual hold or understanding
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
the limit of capability
grasp (verb) latch on (verb)
get the meaning of something understand, usually after some initial difficulty
hold firmly adopt
take hold of or attach to
Difference between grasp and latch on

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