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"Snatch" vs. "grab": comparing quick actions in language
Anwar Kareem 24/10/2024, 08:12English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "snatch" and "grab" refer to taking or seizing something quickly or suddenly, often with the hands.
What is different?
"Snatch" often implies a quick, forceful action and may carry a connotation of taking something away from someone or something, sometimes with an element of surprise or stealth. "Grab" is a more general term for taking hold of something suddenly or quickly and does not inherently imply taking from someone else.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Snatch- She managed to snatch the last ticket before it sold out.
- The thief snatched the purse from her hand and ran away.
- He tried to grab the book from the table.
- Can you grab me a coffee on your way back?
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