grabs
word · lemma: grab
/ˈɡɹæbz/
grabz
/ɡɹˈæbz/
grabz
Definition
Takes hold of something quickly or suddenly, often with the hand. Can also mean to take an opportunity or get something before others.
Usage & Nuances
Common and informal. Frequently used with objects ('grabs a sandwich'), people ('grabs her hand'), or opportunities ('grabs the chance'). Less forceful than 'snatches'. Sometimes used metaphorically for attention ('grabs attention').
Spanish: agarrar - coger (informal)Portuguese (BR): agarrar - pegar (informal)Portuguese (PT): agarrar - apanhar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 抓住 - 抢Chinese (Traditional): 抓住 - 搶Hindi: पकड़ता है - झपटता हैArabic: يمسك - يلتقطBengali: ধরে - পাকড়ে ধরে - লুফে নেয়Russian: хватает - берётJapanese: つかむ - つかみ取るVietnamese: chộp lấy - nắm lấyKorean: 잡다 - 움켜잡다Turkish: kapar - yakalarUrdu: پکڑتا ہے - جھپٹ لیتا ہےIndonesian: meraih - mengambil
Example Sentences
She grabs the last piece of pizza before anyone else can.
natural
Whenever he grabs a chance to travel, he takes it.
natural
That headline really grabs your attention.
natural
She grabs her bag before leaving.
basic
He grabs a quick snack after school.
basic
The baby grabs his mother’s finger.
basic