snapped

[snæpt]

snapped Definition

• 1. broke suddenly and completely with a sharp sound
• 2. said something quickly and angrily
• 3. lost control of oneself, typically for a short time

Using snapped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snapped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.

• Example

  She snapped at me when I asked her a question.

• Example

  I just snapped and started yelling at him.

• Example

  He snapped his fingers to get the waiter's attention.

• Example

  The alligator snapped its jaws shut.

snapped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snapped

• cracked
• burst
• ruptured
• blurted
• exploded

Antonyms for snapped

• repaired
• fixed
• mended

Idioms Using snapped

• in a snap

  very quickly or easily

  Example

  I finished my homework in a snap.

• snap your fingers

  make a snapping sound by pressing your thumb and middle finger together

  Example

  She snapped her fingers to the beat of the music.

• snap to attention

  suddenly stand up straight and pay attention, often used in military contexts

  Example

  The soldiers snapped to attention when the general entered the room.

Phrases with snapped

• snap out of it

  stop behaving or feeling a certain way, often used to encourage someone to stop being sad or depressed

  Example

  You need to snap out of it and start focusing on the positive things in your life.

• snap decision

  a quick and impulsive decision made without much thought

  Example

  I made a snap decision to quit my job and travel the world.

• snap judgment

  a quick and often unfair opinion formed without enough information or thought

  Example

  Don't make a snap judgment about her based on one mistake.

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Summary: snapped in Brief

The verb 'snapped' [snæpt] has several meanings. It can refer to something breaking suddenly and completely with a sharp sound, as in 'The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.' It can also mean saying something quickly and angrily, as in 'She snapped at me when I asked her a question.' Additionally, it can denote losing control of oneself, often for a short time, as in 'I just snapped and started yelling at him.' 'Snapped' extends into phrases like 'snap out of it,' and idioms like 'in a snap,' denoting quickness or ease.