English / word
grip
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A firm hold or tight grasp; to hold tightly.; a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
to hold something tightly or firmly
In context
01
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel while driving.
02
Fear loosened its grip as help arrived.
Synonyms
grasp,hold,handle
Antonyms
release,slip,drop
Collocations
firm grip,lose grip,get a grip
Verb forms
Past: gripped · Past participle: gripped · -ing: gripping