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grips

Pronunciation: [ɡrɪps]

Word

Learn how to use grips in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical object”

(noun) a grip is something that helps you hold onto something tightly. Imagine the handle of a bag or the edge of a rope that you can hold on to so it doesn’t slip from your hands.

Example

The grip on the suitcase made it easy to carry.

Example

Without a good grip, the tool slipped out of my hands.

Example

Do you like the grip on this basketball?

Context: “control”

(verb) to grip means to hold something tightly with your hands. Think about when you hold onto a bottle so it doesn't fall.

Example

She grips the steering wheel tightly while driving.

Example

He didn’t grip the rope firmly, and it slipped away.

Example

How do you grip the ball when you throw it?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to grip can also mean to have someone's attention in a strong way, like when a story or movie keeps you very interested.

Example

The exciting movie really grips the audience.

Example

The lecture failed to grip the students, and many fell asleep.

Example

What book do you think will grip the readers the most?

How to pronounce grips

Pronunciation: [ɡrɪps]

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