Difference between Grip and Grasp

What is the difference between Grip and Grasp?

Grip as a verb is to take hold, particularly with the hand. while Grasp as a verb is to grip—to take hold, particularly with the hand.

Grip

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To take hold, particularly with the hand. To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense. To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand. A handle or other place to grip. A person responsible for handling equipment on the set. A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway). A lot of something. Influenza, flu. A small travelling-bag. Assistance; help or encouragement. A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.

Grasp

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To grip—to take hold, particularly with the hand.To understand.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: gripunderstandingthat which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability

We hope you now know whether to use Grip or Grasp in your sentence.

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