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grab Definition and Meaning in English (grab definition)

verb
Synonyms:snatchclutchgrasp
Quick Answer • Definition

Grab definition: To take hold of something suddenly and roughly.

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Definitions of Grab

  1. 1verb

    To take hold of something suddenly and roughly.

  2. 2verb

    To take an opportunity or advantage quickly.

  3. 3noun

    A quick or sudden snatch or attempt to seize something.

Example Sentences

casual

“He tried to grab the falling vase before it hit the floor.”

casual

“Let's grab a quick coffee before the meeting starts.”

casual

“She made a grab for the last piece of cake on the table.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singulargrabs
past tensegrabbed
present participlegrabbing
agent noungrabber
adjectivegrabby

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

grab a biteexpression

To get something to eat quickly.

grab the headlinesidiom

To attract a lot of public attention or media coverage.

grab hold ofcollocation

To take firm possession or control of something.

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Grab definition: To take hold of something suddenly and roughly.
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'Grab' translates to 'grab' in English. Grab definition: To take hold of something suddenly and roughly.
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