2. (noun)compass, range, reach, grasp the limit of capability "within the compass of education"
3. (noun)grip, grasp an intellectualhold or understanding "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"
4. (verb)clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold the act of grasping "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
6. (verb)grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend get the meaning of something "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"