Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gripped
verb
/ɡrɪpt/
Definition
Gripped is the past tense of grip, meaning to hold something tightly.
Examples
- She gripped the steering wheel tightly as she navigated through the storm.
- The suspenseful movie gripped the audience until the final scene.
- He gripped his pencil nervously while waiting for the results.
Meaning
To grip something is to take hold of it firmly, often with one’s hand. The term can also convey a sense of being emotionally or mentally absorbed by something.
Synonyms
- clutched
- held
- clasped
- grasped
- seized
