What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nabbed
Example
The police nabbed the thief as he was trying to flee the scene. [nabbed: verb]
Example
The store owner nabbed the shoplifter before he could leave the store. [nabbed: past tense]
Example
I nabbed a cookie from the jar when no one was looking. [nabbed: past tense]
arrest
Example
The police arrested the suspect for robbery. [arrested: past tense]
Example
The officer made an arrest after finding evidence of drug possession. [arrest: noun]
Example
The medication can arrest the growth of cancer cells. [arrest: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Arrest is a more commonly used term than nabbed in legal and official contexts, while nabbed is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nabbed and arrest?
Arrest is a more formal term and is typically used in legal or official contexts, while nabbed is a more informal term used in casual conversation.
