grab

//ɡræb//
A2Frequency Level 6Neutral
Visual representation of grab

Verb

grabInfinitive
grabPresent tense
grabbedPast tense
grabbedPast participle
grabbingPresent participle
grabsThird-person singular
1

To take hold of something suddenly and roughly

He grabbed my arm to stop me from falling.

2

To take or get something quickly, especially because there is not much time

Let's grab some lunch before the meeting starts.

3

To get or obtain something for oneself, often before others can

I grabbed the last seat on the train.

4

To attract someone's attention or interest

The colorful poster really grabbed my attention.

Noun

1

A sudden attempt to seize or take hold of something

He made a grab for the falling book.

2

Something that is available for anyone to take

The free tickets are up for grabs.