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Grabbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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grabbed

 

[ grรฆbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'grabbed' is the simple past tense of the verb 'grab'. It means to seize or take hold of something suddenly or with force. This action often implies a quick or hasty movement. 'Grabbed' can be used to describe physical actions, like taking an object, as well as metaphorical uses, such as capturing someone's attention.

Synonyms

clutched, seized, snagged, snatched

Examples of usage

  • She grabbed the book from the shelf.
  • He quickly grabbed her hand to prevent her from falling.
  • The child grabbed a cookie from the jar.
  • I grabbed my coat before heading out.

Translations

Translations of the word "grabbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agarrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gegriffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditangkap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚apany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽดใพใ‚ŒใŸ (ใคใ‹ใพใ‚ŒใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attrapรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agarrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žกํžŒ (์žกํžˆ๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุณูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chycenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chytenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ“ไฝ็š„ (zhuฤzhรน de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ujet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gripinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒขแƒงแƒ“แƒ (dat'qda)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agarrado

Etymology

The term 'grabbed' originates from the Old English word 'grabbian', which meant to seize or lay hold of something. This word is related to the Middle Dutch 'grabbere', meaning to seize or claw. Over the centuries, the use of 'grab' in English evolved to encompass a broader array of meanings, including both physical and metaphorical contexts. The past tense, 'grabbed', has been in use since the late 19th century, reflecting its ongoing relevance in describing quick, sometimes impulsive actions. In contemporary usage, 'grabbed' is common in informal communication, often implying urgency or a lack of deliberation, whether in the context of physical actions or capturing someone's interest.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,811 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.