Grab
Verb
UK
/ɡræb/
US
/ɡræb/
Definition
To take or hold something quickly and firmly.
Example
"He grabbed my hand tightly."
"She grabbed her coat before leaving because it suddenly started raining."
"The colourful poster grabbed everyone’s attention as soon as they entered the room."
Explanation
To grab means to take or hold something quickly and firmly with your hand. For example, she grabbed her bag and ran out. It can also mean to take an opportunity fast, like “Grab a chance to learn!” People grab things when they are in a hurry or when something is about to go away. Sometimes “grab” also means to catch someone’s attention, like That story really grabbed me.