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gripped

grip
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [grip]
    • /grɪp/
    • /ɡrɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [grip]
    • /grɪp/

Definitions of gripped word

  • noun gripped the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp. 1
  • noun gripped the power of gripping: He has a strong grip. 1
  • noun gripped a grasp, hold, or control. 1
  • noun gripped mental or intellectual hold: to have a good grip on a problem. 1
  • noun gripped competence or firmness in dealing with situations in one's work or personal affairs: The boss is old and is losing his grip. 1
  • noun gripped a special mode of clasping hands: Members of the club use the secret grip. 1

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Origin of gripped

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English gripe grasp (noun); cognate with German Griff, Old English gripa handful; see gripe

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Parts of speech for Gripped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gripped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for gripped

adjective gripped

  • absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
  • engrossed — Having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something.
  • rapt — deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener.
  • obsessed — having an obsession (usually followed by with or by): He is obsessed with eliminating guilt.
  • enthralled — Capture the fascinated attention of.

Antonyms for gripped

adjective gripped

  • bored — If you are bored, you feel tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do.

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