Word GRAB: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

grab

🇺🇸 [ɡræb]

Meanings

To take or seize something suddenly or quickly, often without permission. It can also mean to attract attention or to take advantage of an opportunity.

Examples

• She grabbed her coat and rushed out the door.
• He tried to grab the last piece of pizza before anyone else could.
• They grabbed the opportunity to travel when the tickets were discounted.

Synonyms

seize • take • snatch

Antonyms

release • let go • drop