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Grabbed
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GRABD
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Simple meaning
What does Grabbed mean?
Grabbed means took or held quickly.
Dictionary definition
Took or held something quickly in the past.
Example sentences
Grabbed in a sentence
easy
He grabbed his backpack before running outside.
medium
The goalie grabbed the ball before it crossed the line.
hard
Grabbed can describe a quick action, whether careful, excited, or sudden.
Synonyms
Words like Grabbed
tookGot or picked up.
seizedTook hold quickly or firmly.
snatchedTook suddenly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
releasedLet go.
droppedLet something fall.
Word family
Grabbed word family
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Practice 1
What does grabbed mean?
GRABBED means grabbed means took or held quickly.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses grabbed correctly?
The correct sentence uses grabbed in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to grabbed?
Took is the closest match for grabbed in this context.
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