grasping
Definitions
The act of seizing or holding something firmly with the hands.
Having an eager or excessive desire for wealth or material possessions; greedy.
The process of mentally understanding or comprehending a concept.
Examples
She was grasping at the edge of the cliff to pull herself up to safety.
The young student is still grasping the complex concepts of quantum physics.
Synonyms
Antonyms
generous altruistic unselfish charitable benevolent liberal magnanimous