grasping

• Beschreibt eine Person, die übermäßig gierig ist, besonders nach Geld oder materiellen Werten; auch habgierig oder raffgierig.

Describes a person who is excessively greedy, especially for money or material possessions.

1. Greedy or AvariciousC1formal

   Excessively eager to acquire money, possessions, or power; unwilling to share.

   Habgierig oder raffgierig

   • The grasping landlord raised the rent every year.
   • His grasping nature made him unpopular among his colleagues.
   • She was known for her grasping attitude toward inheritance.

   Synonymeacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgreedymaterialisticmercenaryrapacious

   Antonymealtruisticbenevolentbigheartedbountifulcharitablegenerousgivingliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhandedphilanthropicselflesssharingunselfish

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des festen Greifens oder Ergreifens von etwas mit den Händen oder Tentakeln bezeichnet, oder die Handlung des (mühsamen) Verstehens oder Begreifens von etwas.

A noun referring to the act of gripping something firmly with the hands or tentacles, or the act of understanding something with difficulty.

1. Understanding with difficultyB2formal

   The act of trying to comprehend something that is hard to grasp mentally.

   schweres Begreifen

   • His grasping of the complex theory was slow but steady.
   • She struggled with the grasping of advanced calculus concepts.
   • The student's grasping of the material improved after extra tutoring.

   Synonymegrapplinggropingstrugglewrestling

2. Gripping firmlyB1formal

   The act of holding something tightly with the hands or similar appendages.

   Festes Greifen

   • The monkey's grasping of the branch was surprisingly strong.
   • His firm grasping of the rope saved him from falling.
   • The octopus's tentacles are adapted for grasping prey.

   Synonymeclaspclutchgraspgripgrippingholdholdingseizing

   Antonymelooseningreleasing

• Verb, das das Ergreifen und Festhalten von etwas bezeichnet oder das vollständige Verstehen einer Sache.

A verb used to indicate the act of seizing and holding firmly, or understanding something completely.

1. Hold firmlyA2formal

   To take and hold something tightly with the hand.

   Festhalten

   • She grasped the rope tightly to avoid falling.
   • He grasped her hand and pulled her to safety.
   • The child grasped the toy and refused to let go.

   Synonymeclaspclenchclutchgriphold

   Antonymedroploosenrelease

2. B1formal

   To comprehend or understand something fully.

   Begreifen

   • I couldn't grasp the main idea of the lecture.
   • She quickly grasped the concept of quantum physics.
   • He failed to grasp the importance of the deadline.

   Synonymeabsorbapprehendassimilatecomprehenddiscernfathomfollowperceiveseeunderstand

   Antonymemisunderstand

3. Seize an opportunityB2formal

   To take advantage of an opportunity eagerly.

   Eine Gelegenheit ergreifen

   • He grasped the chance to study abroad.
   • She grasped the opportunity to start her own business.
   • They grasped the moment to make a crucial decision.

   Synonymegrabseizesnap upsnatch

   Antonymeforgomissrelinquish