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snap
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- pronunciation:
- snaep
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun, adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
snaps, snapping, snapped |
| definition 1: |
to break suddenly with a cracking noise.
The branch snapped when I stepped on it.- synonyms:
- crack, fracture
- similar words:
- break, pop, shatter
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| definition 2: |
to make a sudden cracking noise.
The wood snapped as it burned in the fire.- synonyms:
- crack, pop
- similar words:
- click, crackle, snarl
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| definition 3: |
to close or open with a sharp noise.
The bottle cap snaps on and off.- similar words:
- click, crack, spring
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| definition 4: |
to grab or try to grab something suddenly with the teeth (usually followed by "at").
The dog snapped at me.- similar words:
- bite, grab, lunge, nip, strike
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| definition 5: |
to speak in a short, sharp, or annoyed way (usually followed by "at").
The grouchy clerk snapped at me.- synonyms:
- snarl
- similar words:
- growl, lash out
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| definition 6: |
to cause to break suddenly, often with a cracking noise.
He snapped the sticks into smaller pieces to build a small fire.- synonyms:
- crack
- similar words:
- break, fracture, shatter
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| definition 7: |
to cause to make a cracking noise.
Ms. Arnold snapped her fingers to get our attention.
- synonyms:
- click, crack
- similar words:
- crackle
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| definition 8: |
to cause to close or open, often with a sharp noise.
He snapped the bottle shut.- similar words:
- crack
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| definition 9: |
to take suddenly and without hesitation (usually followed by "up").
The cat snapped up the fish from the tank.- synonyms:
- grab, seize, snatch
- similar words:
- grasp, take
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| related words: |
click, snarl, spring |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sharp or cracking sound, or the movement that causes it; crack.
The fire gave off a hiss and a snap.- synonyms:
- crack
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| definition 2: |
a device that closes or opens something and often makes a sharp noise in so doing.
My shirt has snaps instead of buttons.
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| definition 3: |
a short period of cold weather.
We are going through a snap, but it should warm up soon. |
| definition 4: |
a quick and sudden try to grab or bite.
The snap of a turtle can be dangerous.- synonyms:
- grab, snatch
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| definition 5: |
a photograph taken with an ordinary camera; snapshot.
We have lots of snaps of our vacation.- synonyms:
- photo, snapshot
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| related words: |
action, break, click, growl |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
made or done quickly or without care.
It's important to think things through and not make a snap decision.- synonyms:
- impetuous, impulsive
- similar words:
- careless, hasty, immediate, instant, quick, rash, reckless, sudden, thoughtless
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| related words: |
impulsive, simple, spontaneous |
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