snap
word
Definition
To snap means to break suddenly with a sharp sound, to make a quick cracking sound, or to speak suddenly in an angry way. It can also mean to take a quick photo.
Usage & Nuances
Very context-dependent. Common patterns: 'snap in half', 'snap your fingers', 'snap at someone', and 'snap a photo/picture'. As a verb for speaking, it suggests sudden irritation. As a noun, 'a snap' can also mean something very easy in informal English, but that meaning is less central.
Example Sentences
The dry branch snapped in the wind.
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She snapped her fingers to get his attention.
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I snapped a photo of the sunset.
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Sorry I snapped at you earlier — I was stressed.
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Be careful with that plastic clip; it can snap easily.
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Wait, don't move — let me snap one more picture.
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