grab (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡræb/

Definition

To take or seize suddenly and roughly.

Examples

• He managed to grab the railing to stop himself from falling.

• She grabbed his arm and pulled him away.

• The thief grabbed the purse and ran.

How to Use grab

grab at (prepositional phrase)

To try to take or seize something, often unsuccessfully. — "He grabbed at the falling keys but missed."

grab onto (prepositional phrase)

To take a firm hold of something. — "She grabbed onto the rope to pull herself up."

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