grab
Meaning
To grab means to take hold of something quickly or suddenly, often with a sense of urgency or eagerness.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "grab" with "grasp," which implies a firmer hold rather than a quick action.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Monday
morning
,
Maya
woke
up
late
and
grabbed
her
coat
before
leaving
the
flat
.
She
hurried
to
the
bus
stop
,
but
the
bus
had
already
gone
,
so
she
decided
to
walk
to
work
instead
.
While
she
walked
,
she
called
her
colleague
to
say
she
would
be
a
little
late
and
explained
the
situation
.
Despite
the
delay
,
the
fresh
air
helped
her
feel
calm
and
she
arrived
at
the
office
ready
to
start
the
day
.
Common Phrases
grab a chance
grab someone's attention
grab a bite
Synonyms
Related Words
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