Grab: meaning, definitions and examples

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grab

 

[ ɡræb ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

take hold of

To seize suddenly or quickly; to snatch. To capture or restrain physically. To obtain forcibly or unscrupulously.

Synonyms

catch, grasp, seize, snatch, take hold of

Examples of usage

  • He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him.
  • The police officer grabbed the suspect before he could escape.
  • She grabbed the opportunity to showcase her talent.
Context #2 | Noun

a sudden attempt to take or hold something

A sudden attempt to seize or grasp something. A quick, rough action.

Synonyms

catch, clutch, grasp, seizure, snatch

Examples of usage

  • She made a grab for the last piece of cake.
  • The cat made a grab for the toy.

Translations

Translations of the word "grab" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agarrar

🇮🇳 पकड़ना

🇩🇪 greifen

🇮🇩 meraih

🇺🇦 схопити

🇵🇱 chwycić

🇯🇵 つかむ

🇫🇷 attraper

🇪🇸 agarrar

🇹🇷 kapmak

🇰🇷 잡다

🇸🇦 يقبض

🇨🇿 chytit

🇸🇰 chytiť

🇨🇳 抓住 (zhuā zhù)

🇸🇮 zgrabiti

🇮🇸 grípa

🇰🇿 ұстап алу

🇬🇪 დაჭერა

🇦🇿 tutmaq

🇲🇽 agarrar

Etymology

The word 'grab' originated in the late 16th century, possibly from Dutch or Low German. It has evolved over time to represent the act of seizing or capturing something quickly and forcefully. The word has been commonly used in English to describe sudden actions or movements.

See also: grabber, grabbing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,606 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.