grab
Pronunciación: [ɡræb]
Contexto: «physical action»
(verb) to take or hold something quickly and firmly. Imagine you see your favorite toy and you quickly reach out and take it with your hand.
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She grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door.
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He didn’t grab the ball in time and it rolled away.
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Can you grab that book from the shelf for me?
Contexto: «attention»
(verb) to attract someone’s attention or interest suddenly. It's like when a colorful ad catches your eye or a fun song makes you listen closely.
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The movie's exciting trailer grabbed my attention right away.
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The presentation was boring and didn’t grab anyone’s interest.
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What will grab your attention during the show?
Contexto: «action»
(noun) an act of taking or seizing something quickly. Think about when you take a cookie from the jar before anyone else notices.
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That quick grab of the cookie made him smile.
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Her last-minute grab for the last seat ended up being unsuccessful.
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Did you see the grab for the prize during the contest?
Contexto: «food»
(noun) a quick snack or meal. It refers to something you eat when you're in a hurry, like grabbing a sandwich from the kitchen.
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I had a quick grab of a banana before heading to school.
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He had no time for a grab, so he skipped breakfast.
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What quick grab do you like to have after school?