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- [grab]
- /græb/
- /ɡræb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grab]
- /græb/
Definitions of grabs word
- verb with object grabs to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch: He grabbed me by the collar. 1
- verb with object grabs to take illegal possession of; seize forcibly or unscrupulously: to grab land. 1
- verb with object grabs to obtain and consume quickly: Let's grab a sandwich before going to the movie. 1
- verb with object grabs Slang. to cause a reaction in; affect: How does my idea grab you? to arouse the interest or excitement of: The book was O.K., but it just didn't grab me. 1
- verb without object grabs to make a grasping or clutching motion (usually followed by at): He grabbed frantically at the life preserver. 1
- verb without object grabs (of brakes, a clutch, etc.) to take hold suddenly or with a jolting motion; bind. 1
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Origin of grabs
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German grabben, Swedish grabba
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Parts of speech for Grabs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grabs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grabs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grabs
noun grabs
- captures — to take by force or stratagem; take prisoner; seize: The police captured the burglar.
- appropriations — Plural form of appropriation.
- gaffs — Plural form of gaff.
- mitts — Baseball. a rounded glove with one internal section for the four fingers and another for the thumb and having the side next to the palm of the hand protected by a thick padding, used by catchers. a somewhat similar glove but with less padding and having sections for the thumb and one or two fingers, used by first basemen. Compare baseball glove.
- arrests — Plural form of arrest.
Antonyms for grabs
verb grabs
- kites — Plural form of kite.
Top questions with grabs
- what are land grabs?