Grip

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪp/

Grip (noun)

  1. The act of holding something tightly with your hand.
  2. The ability to control or influence something or someone.

Examples

  • She maintained a firm grip on the rope.
  • The climber's grip on the rock was secure.

Common collocations: firm grip, lose grip, tight grip, tight grip, lose grip

Grip (verb)

  1. To take and hold something firmly with your hand.
  2. To capture and keep someone's attention or interest.

Examples

  • He gripped the handle to steady himself.
  • She gripped the steering wheel nervously.

Synonyms of Grip

Neutral

Antonyms of Grip

  • — when letting go of something
  • — when reducing tightness of a grip