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US/ɡræb/
UK/ɡræb/
to take hold of something quickly and roughly; also to get something quickly
In context
A thief on a motorbike grabbed her phone and rode away.
Let's grab a coffee before the meeting starts.
The bright colors of the poster grab people's attention.
Words that go with grab
verb + noun
- grab someone's attentionA good headline should grab someone's attention immediately.
- grab a biteWe only have time to grab a bite before the film.
- grab a coffeeDo you want to grab a coffee after work?
- grab the chanceShe grabbed the chance to study abroad.
verb + preposition
- grab hold ofGrab hold of the rope and pull.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Let's grab to eat something.Correct: Let's grab something to eat.