grab
word
/ˈɡɹæb/
grab
/ɡɹˈæb/
grab
Definition
To take or hold something quickly, often with your hand. It can also mean to get something quickly, like 'grab a coffee.'
Usage & Nuances
Informal; commonly used for quick, casual actions, especially with food or drinks ('grab lunch'), objects, or opportunities. Not used for taking by force (use 'snatch' for that). Often heard in spoken English.
Spanish: agarrar - coger (informal) - tomar (rápido)Portuguese (BR): agarrar - pegar - pegar rápidoPortuguese (PT): agarrar - apanhar - pegar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 抓住 - 取 (快) - 拿 (快)Chinese (Traditional): 抓住 - 取 (快) - 拿 (快)Hindi: पकड़ना - झपटना (जल्दी लेना)Arabic: يمسك - يأخذ بسرعةBengali: তাড়া করে নেওয়া - ধরে নেওয়াRussian: схватить - взять быстроJapanese: さっと取る - つかむVietnamese: chộp lấy - lấy nhanhKorean: 낚아채다 - 급히 집다Turkish: kapmak - hızlıca almakUrdu: جھپٹنا - جلدی سے لیناIndonesian: meraih - mengambil cepat
Example Sentences
Can you grab my coat from the chair?
basic
She grabbed a sandwich before work.
basic
Please grab a seat and wait here.
basic
He managed to grab her attention with a funny story.
natural
I’ll grab the check this time.
natural
Let’s grab some coffee after the meeting.
natural