gripped

[US]/ɡrɪpt/
[UK]/ɡrɪpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of grip
vt.to hold tightly; to catch or attract

Phrases & Collocations

gripped by

gripped tight

gripped firmly

gripped with fear

gripped attention

gripped in suspense

gripped by excitement

gripped the moment

gripped the audience

gripped with passion

Example Sentences

she gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.

he gripped the edge of the table to steady himself.

the audience was gripped by the thrilling performance.

she gripped the book as if it were a lifeline.

he gripped her hand tightly when they went on the roller coaster.

the child gripped the toy tightly, afraid to let it go.

fear gripped him as he faced the dark alley.

she gripped the microphone nervously before her speech.

they were gripped by the suspense of the movie.

he gripped the rope tightly while climbing.

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