grip
Pronunciation: [ɡrɪp]
Context: "physical hold"
(noun) a grip is when you hold something tightly with your hand. Imagine holding a toy or a pencil really well so it doesn’t fall.
Example
She had a strong grip on the handlebars while riding her bike.
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His grip on the box was weak, and it slipped out of his hands.
Example
How strong is your grip when you hold a tennis racket?
Context: "physical hold"
(verb) to grip means to hold something firmly. Like when you grab something with your hand and squeeze it so it doesn't drop.
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He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he drove.
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She didn't grip the rope well, and it fell from her hands.
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Can you grip the ball before throwing it?
Context: "control or influence"
(noun) a grip can also mean having control or influence over a situation or person. It’s like when someone has a lot of power over what happens next.
Example
The manager has a good grip on the team's performance.
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The company lost its grip on the market because of new competitors.
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Does the team have a grip on the situation during the meeting?
Context: "control or influence"
(verb) to grip can also mean to strongly influence or affect someone, like when a movie makes you feel really excited or scared.
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The story gripped the audience from start to finish.
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The film didn't grip me; I found it boring.
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Did the book grip you from the beginning?