B2verbemotions
US/snæp/
UK/snæp/
to break suddenly with a short loud sound; also to speak suddenly in an angry way
In context
The branch snapped under his weight and he fell into the river.
I'm sorry I snapped at you; I was just really tired.
Tourists were snapping photos of the old bridge at sunset.
Words that go with snap
verb + preposition
- snap atDon't snap at your little sister just because you lost the game.
- snap in twoThe cheap chopsticks snapped in two when I picked up the meat.
verb + noun
- snap a photoShe stopped to snap a photo of the lotus pond.
verb + adverb
- snap shutThe old book snapped shut when the wind blew.
- snap offThe key snapped off inside the lock.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Don't snap me like that!Correct: Don't snap at me like that!