snap (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /snæp/

Definition

To break suddenly with a sharp, cracking sound, or to make such a sound.

Examples

• The dry branch snapped under his weight.

• The photographer snapped a picture of the celebrity.

• She snapped her fingers to get the waiter's attention.

How to Use snap

snap at someone (phrasal verb)

To speak to someone angrily and abruptly. — "He tends to snap at people when he's stressed."

snap something up (phrasal verb)

To buy or take something quickly because it is cheap or available. — "All the concert tickets were snapped up within minutes."

snap back (phrasal verb)

To return quickly to a previous state or position; to reply sharply. — "The elastic snapped back into place."

snap into action (collocation)

To suddenly begin to act or move quickly. — "The emergency team snapped into action as soon as the alarm sounded."

snap to attention (collocation)

To stand up straight and alert very quickly. — "The soldiers snapped to attention when the general entered the room."

Synonyms of snap

Words with a similar meaning to snap:

• break
• crack
• fracture
• splinter

Antonyms of snap

Words with the opposite meaning to snap:

• mend
• join

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