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grab

/ɡɹæb/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To take or seize hold of something with the hand or hands, often quickly and forcefully.

    - "He grabbed the ball before his opponent could."
    - "She grabbed the baby just in time before it fell."
    - "The thief grabbed the jewels and ran away."
  • Verb

    To attract or capture someone's interest or attention.

    - "The new product grabbed the attention of many consumers."
    - "His presentation grabbed the judges' interest."
    - "The beautiful sunset grabbed everyone's attention."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɹæb/



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  2. /ɡɹæb/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769403"
Synonyms

catch , clutch , grasp , seize , snatch
Rhymes
Words rhyming with grab
grab , tab , lab , cab , rab , mab , shab , nap , rap , clap , tap , rap , cap , map
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Grab (English) : To take or seize

  2. Grab (Scottish) : A small loch or pool

  3. Grab (Norwegian) : To grieve

  4. Grab (Swedish) : To stroke or caress

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Grab (English) : To take or seize

  2. Grab (Scottish) : A small loch or pool

  3. Grab (Norwegian) : To grieve

  4. Grab (Swedish) : To stroke or caress

Variants
List of all variants of grab that leads to same result
grab , grabbed , grabber , grabbers , grabbing , grabs , up for grabs , grab bag , grab bags , grab a seat , grab at , grab at/for , grab for , grabbed at/for , grabbing at/for , grabs at/for , grab hold of , grab (the) headlines , grab headlines , grab the headlines , land grab , land-grabber , land-grabbers , landgrab , landgrabs , how does that grab you
Forms
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grabs, grabbing, grabbed, grabbed

Etymology
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Old English 'grabban' or 'grapian', meaning 'to seize, take'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'grab' is derived from the Old English word 'grabban' or 'grapian', which means 'to seize, take'.

  2. The term 'grab bag' refers to a container or bag filled with a random assortment of items.

  3. In the game of Jenga, players take turns grabbing and removing wooden blocks from a tower without causing it to fall.

Related Concepts
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  1. Seize: To take possession of something forcefully or quickly.

  2. Capture: To take control of something, often against resistance.

  3. Attraction: The feeling of being drawn towards someone or something.

Culture
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Grab has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, grab has been used to describe the act of seizing or taking hold of something, as well as the ability to attract or capture someone's attention. In art, grab has been depicted in various forms, including sculptures and paintings of people grabbing or seizing objects. In music, grab has been used as a metaphor for taking hold of an opportunity or seizing the moment.

How to Memorize "grab"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself grabbing an object or seizing an opportunity with both hands.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grab' with the feeling of taking hold of something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Grab an Apple' to remember the past tense form 'grabbed'.

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