nab

Meanings

• Verb

  To take or seize suddenly and quickly.

  - "He nabbed the thief in the act."
  - "The police nabbed the suspect after a high-speed chase."

• Verb

  To catch or hook a fish.

  - "Anglers spend hours trying to nab a big catch."
  - "My uncle loves to go nabbing for trout in the mountains."

---

Pronunciation

1. /næb/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1088469"
2. /næb/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1088469"

---

Synonyms

bust , nick

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with nab
grab , tab , rab , lab

---

Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. nab (Scottish) : A small, flat, rocky hill or knoll.
   

---

Homophones

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

1. nabob
   

2. navel
   

3. nabob is an old title for a wealthy landowner in India, navel refers to the center of the body.
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of nab that leads to same result
nab , nabbed , nabbing , nabs

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

nabbed (past tense), nabbing (present participle)

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'nab' originated from the Old Norse word 'nabba,' which means 'to take, seize, or catch.'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'nab' appears in the title of the 1941 Humphrey Bogart film, 'The Maltese Falcon,' where Bogart's character, Sam Spade, uses the phrase 'the stuff that dreams are made of' to describe the valuable statue called the Maltese Falcon. The statue is also referred to as 'the black bird,' which is a homonym for 'nab' in some dialects.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. seize: Seizing or taking possession of something suddenly and forcefully.

2. catch: Capturing or obtaining something, often after a pursuit or effort.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'nab' has been used to describe the act of catching or seizing something or someone. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Nabbed,' which has been performed by various artists.

How to Memorize "nab"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself quickly grabbing or snatching an object.
   - Visualize a fisherman reeling in a big catch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nab' with 'grab' or 'catch.', 'Quickly' and 'suddenly' to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Nab it now' to help remember the meaning of the word.

---

Memorize "nab" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize nab is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.