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trap

Pronunciation: [træp]

Word

Learn how to use trap in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a device used to catch animals. It can be a box or a simple snap that captures the animal when it tries to get inside or takes the bait.

Example

The hunter set a trap in the forest to catch rabbits.

Example

There was no trap set for the deer, so it was able to escape freely.

Example

What kind of trap do you use to catch fish?

Context: “trick”

(noun) a situation that is designed to catch someone by surprise or trick them. It's like when someone sets a situation to trick you into doing something you didn't intend.

Example

The magician's trick was so good that it felt like a trap for the audience.

Example

He realized too late that it was not a trap, but a genuine invitation.

Example

Did you fall into the trap he set for you?

Context: “catch”

(verb) to catch someone or something using a trap or catching them in a difficult situation. It’s like when you are trying to catch something by surprising it with a clever method.

Example

The detective was able to trap the thief by setting a clever sting operation.

Example

She did not want to trap her friend in an awkward situation.

Example

How can we trap the butterflies without harming them?

Context: “dilemma”

(verb) to put someone in a difficult position or make it hard for them to escape from a situation. This can be like putting someone in a choice where both options are not good.

Example

The difficult question seemed to trap him into a corner during the debate.

Example

She was not trying to trap her teammates; she just wanted to help them improve.

Example

Did the situation trap you into making a quick decision?

How to pronounce trap

Pronunciation: [træp]

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