snatch

[snætʃ]

snatch Definition

• 1. to take something or someone away from a person or place, often by force
• 2. a brief or hurried attempt to seize something
• 3. a small amount of time

Using snatch: Examples

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

• Example

  The thief snatched her purse and ran away.

• Example

  He snatched the opportunity to speak with the CEO.

• Example

  I'll just grab a quick snatch of breakfast before heading out.

snatch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snatch

• grab
• seize
• take
• capture
• nab

Antonyms for snatch

• release
• let go

Phrases with snatch

• snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

  to win or succeed in a situation where failure seemed almost certain

  Example

  The team managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final minutes of the game.

• a snatched conversation

  a brief or hurried conversation

  Example

  I only had time for a snatched conversation with my friend before the meeting started.

• a snatched moment

  a brief or fleeting moment

  Example

  We managed to steal a few snatched moments together during our busy work schedules.

Origins of snatch

from Old Norse 'snakka', meaning 'to chatter'

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Summary: snatch in Brief

The term 'snatch' [snætʃ] refers to forcefully taking something or someone away, as in 'The thief snatched her purse and ran away.' It can also mean a brief or hurried attempt to seize something, like 'He snatched the opportunity to speak with the CEO.' Additionally, 'snatch' can refer to a small amount of time, as in 'I'll just grab a quick snatch of breakfast before heading out.'