Looking for the meaning of the word GRIPPED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GRIPPED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Grip
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English grippa (verb), gripe ‘grasp, clutch’ (noun), gripa ‘handful, sheath’; related to gripe
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡrɪp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly
Short Definition:grasp tightly
Examples:- his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel
Definition:
(of an emotion or situation) have a strong or adverse effect on
Short Definition:have strong effect on
Examples:- she was gripped by a feeling of excitement
- the country was gripped by recession
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