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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling: /ɡɹɪp/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • ɡɹɪp

    • ɡ: Velar stop

    • ɹ: Alveolar approximant

    • ɪ: Short front unrounded vowel

    • p: Bilabial stop

Word Form Variations

Singular: grip

  • Plural: grips

No other word forms exist for "grip" in English.

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

(Noun)

Definition: A firm hold or grasp, often with the hands or fingers.

  • Synonyms: Grasp, hold, clutch, squeeze, handle

  • Antonyms: Release, let go, loosen

Example: She had a strong grip on the steering wheel.

Grip (Verb)

Definition: To hold or grasp tightly.

  • Synonyms: Grasp, seize, clutch, hold onto

  • Antonyms: Release, let go, loosen

Example: He gripped the sword in his hand.

Grip (Adjective)

Definition: Having a firm hold; strong.

  • Synonyms: Firm, tight, secure, steady, strong

  • Antonyms: Loose, weak, feeble

Example: He had a grip on the situation.

Definition: (Informal) Excellent or impressive.

  • Synonyms: Great, wonderful, fantastic, superb

  • Antonyms: Poor, bad, terrible

Example: That was a grip performance!

Examples of Use

Books

  • Literary fiction: "He gripped the handle of the door, his knuckles white with tension." (From The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald)

  • Non-fiction: "The athlete gripped the barbell with a firm grip, preparing for the lift." (From a sports magazine article)

Newspapers

  • News article: "The protesters gripped their signs tightly as they marched down the street." (From The New York Times)

  • Opinion piece: "The government needs to get a grip on the rising crime rate." (From The Guardian)

Online Publications

  • Blog post: "I gripped the steering wheel as I navigated the icy road." (From a personal blog)

  • Social media post: "I've got a grip on this new project." (From a social media post)

Entertainment

  • Movies: "The villain gripped the hero's throat with a deadly grip." (From a superhero movie)

  • TV shows: "The detective gripped the phone tightly, listening to the caller." (From a crime drama)

  • Video games: "The player gripped the controller as they faced off against the boss." (From a video game review)

General Public Discourse

  • Everyday conversation: "Can you grip that bag for me?" (A common request)

  • Sports commentary: "The quarterback has a great grip on the ball." (A sports commentator's observation)

  • Business meeting: "We need to get a grip on the budget." (A business discussion)

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Grip

  1. "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

  2. "A good grip on reality is a very good thing." (George Bernard Shaw)

  3. "Life is a series of challenges. It's about how we handle them, how we grip them." (Unknown)

  4. "He who grips the present tightly is best equipped to deal with the future." (Unknown)

  5. "The best grip is a loose grip." (Unknown)

  6. "The grip of fear is a powerful one, but it can be broken." (Unknown)

  7. "A firm grip on the past is a loose grip on the present." (Unknown)

  8. "Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is let go of the grip we have on the past." (Unknown)

  9. "A strong grip on reality is the best defense against fear." (Unknown)

  10. "The grip of habit is strong, but it can be broken." (Unknown)

Etymology

The word "grip" comes from an Old English word called "gripan," which means "to grasp" or "to seize." This Old English word is related to other Germanic languages like Old Norse "gripa" and Old High German "griffen," which also mean "to grasp."

So, the word "grip" has been around for a very long time, and its meaning hasn't changed much over the centuries. It still basically means to hold or grasp something tightly.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Grip

Common Phrases:

  • Get a grip: To regain control of oneself or a situation.

  • Have a grip on: To understand or control something.

  • Take a grip: To calm down or regain composure.

  • Lose one's grip: To become confused, angry, or irrational.

  • Have a firm grip on: To have a strong understanding or control of something.

Lesser-Known Phrases:

  • Slip one's grip: To lose control or power.

  • Tighten one's grip: To become more determined or resolute.

  • Have a death grip on: To hold something very tightly, often out of fear or anger.

  • Grip the situation: To take control of a difficult situation.

Idioms with Synonyms for Similar Effect:

  • Get a hold of oneself: Similar to "get a grip."

  • Have a grasp on: Similar to "have a grip on."

  • Lose one's head: Similar to "lose one's grip."

  • Keep a tight rein on: Similar to "have a firm grip on."

  • Take a firm hold of: Similar to "take a grip."

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Source Information

Definition of grip from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.