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Grab (Verb)

Meaning 1

Obtain illegally or unscrupulously; "Grab power".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • The corrupt politician didn't hesitate to grab control of the government and silence his opponents.
  • Their company was accused of trying to grab a monopoly of the tech industry through underhanded tactics.
  • She managed to grab a bigger share of the market by secretly underpricing her competitors.
  • In an overnight coup, the military officers grabbed power and ousted the democratically elected president.
  • A wealthy businessman had grabbed all the oil-rich lands, forcing local communities out of their ancestral homes.

Meaning 2

Make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand; "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • She quickly grabbed the baby's hand as they approached the busy street.
  • He grabbed for the rope swing but missed it by a few inches.
  • As the dog ran by, she grabbed its leash to prevent it from escaping.
  • The hikers grabbed onto rocks to steady themselves on the steep mountain trail.
  • In her sleep, the woman grabbed for her deceased husband's pillow.

Related Words

  • Grab (noun)

Meaning 3

Capture the attention or imagination of; "This story will grab you"; "The movie seized my imagination".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • Her charismatic stage presence was bound to grab the audience from the start of the concert.
  • This thrilling novel will grab you and keep you hooked until the very end.
  • The vivid description of the fantasy world will grab your imagination and transport you to another time.
  • The inspiring speech was delivered with such conviction that it would grab anyone's attention.
  • The beautiful melody will grab your heart and stay with you forever.

Synonyms

  • Seize

Hypernyms

  • Fascinate

Meaning 4

Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • She quickly grabbed the toddler to prevent him from running into the street.
  • You need to grab the rope or you'll fall off the cliff.
  • Can you grab the phone and answer it, I'm in the shower.
  • Grab the opportunities that life offers you, and never give up on your dreams.
  • The security guard grabbed the thief's arm and stopped him from escaping.

Synonyms

  • Catch
  • Take Hold Of

Hypernyms

  • Clutch
  • Seize

Hyponyms

  • Fish
  • Hook
  • Intercept
  • Harpoon
  • Net

Related Words

  • Grab (noun)

Meaning 5

Get hold of or seize quickly and easily; "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • She grabbed a handful of snacks from the counter on her way out the door.
  • He managed to grab the last ticket to the sold-out concert.
  • The investors grabbed at the chance to invest in the promising startup.
  • The store is offering an amazing deal on TVs, but you have to grab it before the sale ends.
  • She will grab a coffee on her way to meet her friends at the park.

Synonyms

  • Snaffle
  • Snap Up

Hypernyms

  • Take

Hyponyms

  • Hog

Related Words

  • Grab (noun)

Meaning 6

Take or grasp suddenly; "She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • He quickly grabbed his phone and took a photo of the rare bird.
  • She grabbed her coat and rushed out the door to catch the bus.
  • The toddler grabbed a handful of chocolate cake and took a big bite.
  • As the mugger approached, she grabbed her purse tightly to her chest.
  • He grabbed the seatbelt and held on tight during the bumpy flight.

Hypernyms

  • Clutch
  • Prehend

Related Words

  • Grab (noun)
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