trap
Meaning
A trap is a device or situation designed to catch or deceive someone, often leading to an undesirable outcome.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "trap" with "snare," as they can have different connotations in specific contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
noticed
a
small
wooden
box
in
the
garden
and
wondered
why
it
had
been
left
there
.
He
thought
it
might
be
a
trap
for
birds
,
so
he
approached
slowly
and
checked
inside
without
touching
anything
.
To
his
surprise
,
the
box
only
contained
a
pair
of
old
gloves
and
a
note
with
a
phone
number
.
Relieved
,
he
decided
to
call
the
number
to
learn
who
had
left
the
box
.
Common Phrases
bear trap
trapdoor
trap someone
Synonyms
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