gripping
|grip/ping|
B2
/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
(grip)
firm hold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grip' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gripian,' where 'grip-' meant 'to seize or grasp.'
Historical Evolution
'gripian' transformed into the Middle English word 'grippen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grip.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'grip'.
He was gripping the handle tightly.
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Adjective 1
holding the attention firmly; very exciting.
The novel was so gripping that I couldn't put it down.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41