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grasping vs savvy

savvy vs grasping

grasping and savvy both are nouns.

grasping is an adjective but savvy is not an adjective.

grasping is not a verb while savvy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grasping Yes Yes No No
savvy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, savvy is a hypernym of grasping; that is, savvy is a word with a broader meaning than grasping:
  • grasping: understanding with difficulty
  • savvy: the cognitive condition of someone who understands
Other hypernyms of grasping include apprehension, discernment, understanding.
grasping (noun) savvy (noun)
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) the cognitive condition of someone who understands
understanding with difficulty
grasping (adjective) savvy (adjective)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
grasping (verb) savvy (verb)
get the meaning of something
Difference between grasping and savvy

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