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grab
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- pronunciation:
- graeb
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- up for grabs
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
grabs, grabbing, grabbed |
| definition: |
to take hold of suddenly or with force; snatch.
The man grabbed his hat and rushed out.- synonyms:
- grasp, nab, seize, snatch
- similar words:
- catch, clasp, grip, hook, pluck, snap, take
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| related words: |
capture, grasp, obtain, raid, steal, take, tear, whip |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act of grabbing.
She made a grab for the balloon.- synonyms:
- seizure, snatch
- similar words:
- catch, clutch, grip, pluck, snap
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| phrase: |
up for grabs |
| derivation: |
grabber (n.) |
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