English Synonym Finder

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

greedy avaricious acquisitive covetous rapacious mercenary

Antonyms

generous altruistic unselfish charitable benevolent liberal magnanimous