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asir — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • grab verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
  • grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

Senses

asir is used for these senses in English:

  • grab (transitive) To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
  • grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
  • pick up (transitive) To learn, to grasp; to begin to understand; to realize.

grab — full definition

  1. verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
  2. verb To quickly get or take something, often in passing.
  3. verb To strongly capture someone's attention or interest.
  4. noun A sudden attempt to seize or take something.

grasp — full definition

  1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.

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