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verb | noun | adjective snapsnap1 /snæp/ ●●● S3 verb (snapped, snapping) ETYMOLOGYsnap1Origin: 1400-1500 Dutch Low German snappen VERB TABLEsnap |
| Present | I, you, we, they | snap | | he, she, it | snaps | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | snapped | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have snapped | | he, she, it | has snapped | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had snapped | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will snap | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have snapped |
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| Present | I | am snapping | | he, she, it | is snapping | | you, we, they | are snapping | | Past | I, he, she, it | was snapping | | you, we, they | were snapping | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been snapping | | he, she, it | has been snapping | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been snapping | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be snapping | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been snapping |
► snap (something) in two/half etc. (=break something into two pieces, or to break into two pieces) ► snap open/shut/together/on/off The pieces just snap together like this. ► snap something open/shut/together/on/off She snapped her briefcase shut. THESAURUSinto pieces► break if something breaks or you break it, it separates into two or more pieces, for example because it has been hit, dropped, or bent: Somebody broke the window and the car alarm went off. Careful, those glasses break easily. ► smash used when a plate, glass, etc. breaks or is broken with a lot of force: Angry crowds smashed windows downtown. The plate smashed when it hit the floor. ► shatter used when a plate, glass, etc. breaks into a lot of small pieces: The bomb blast shattered the windows of cars and buildings. The mirror fell and shattered. ► crack used when something begins to break in a way that makes a line on the surface: The glass was cracked, and water was leaking out. ► split used when something breaks along a straight line: She swung the axe and split the log right down the middle. ► tear used when paper or cloth separates into pieces: Tear the cloth into three long strips. My jeans tore when I climbed over the fence. ► snap used about something hard and thin that breaks into two pieces, making a loud noise: A stick snapped under her feet. ► burst used when a pipe with liquid inside it breaks: One of the pipes in the basement had burst. ► rupture used when a container, wall, pipe, etc. breaks so that what it is holding comes out: The airplane’s fuel tank ruptured when it crashed. ► pop used when a bubble or balloon breaks: A single balloon floated up into a tree and popped. ► fracture used when a bone in your body cracks or breaks: She fractured her leg in a skiing accident. express in words► say to use particular words to tell someone a thought, opinion, explanation, etc.: What did you say? “I don’t care,” he said. ► mention to say something but without giving many details: He mentioned that he saw you yesterday. ► add to say something more about something: Is there anything you’d like to add? ► express formal to say how you feel about something: Her mother expressed concern about how Lisa was doing in school. ► point out to say something that other people had not noticed or thought of: “It’s upside down,” Liz pointed out. ► remark (also observe formal) to say what you have noticed about something: She remarked that the process had been difficult for everyone. ► specify formal to say something in an exact and detailed way: He did not specify how many jobs would be cut. ► state formal to say something publicly or officially, in a clear way: The police officer stated that the driver had been speeding. ► announce to tell people officially something that was not known before or that people were waiting to hear: At the meeting, the company’s president announced that they would be building a new factory in Detroit. ► declare formal to say something very firmly. You can also use declare when someone officially states something: “I won’t go!” she declared. The announcer declared that the games had begun. ► exclaim to say something loudly and suddenly: “Your house is so beautiful!” she exclaimed. ► blurt out to say something suddenly and without thinking: Peter blurted out the news before we could stop him. ► utter formal to say something, usually one word or a few words. Used especially in writing: No one uttered a word. ► whisper to say something very quietly: “Is the baby asleep?” she whispered. ► mumble/mutter to say something quietly so that your words are not clear, for example when you are annoyed or embarrassed: “It’s not fair,” she muttered. ► murmur to say something in a soft slow gentle voice: He murmured words of love. ► stammer/stutter to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous or excited: Eric stammered his thanks, and blushed. ► snap to suddenly say something in an angry way: “I’ll just do it myself!” Anna snapped. ► growl to say something in a low angry voice: “Shut up,” he growled. ► snarl to say something in a mean angry way: “Get out of here!” he snarled. with money► buya) to get something by paying money for it: We bought a house in Houston. We decided to buy instead of rent.b) if a sum of money buys something, that is what you can get with it: A dollar doesn’t buy much these days. ► purchase formal to buy something: Tickets for the performance can be purchased by phone. ► acquire formal to buy a company, land, or something expensive or rare: They want to acquire valuable works of art as cheaply as possible. ► get to buy or obtain something: I never know what to get Dad for his birthday. ► procure formal to buy or obtain something, especially something that is difficult to get. Used especially in literature or very formal writing: The organization helps workers procure insurance at cheaper rates. ► pick something up to buy something, especially food or other things you use every day: Could you pick up some milk on your way home? ► stock up to buy a lot of something, especially food, that you intend to use later: Before the blizzard, we stocked up on food. ► snap something up to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap: Real estate in the area is being snapped up by developers. 1 BREAK [intransitive, transitive] if something snaps or if you snap it, it breaks with a sudden sharp noise: A twig snapped under my feet. The wind snapped branches and power lines.snap (something) in two/half etc. (=break something into two pieces, or to break into two pieces)► see thesaurus at break12MOVE INTO POSITION [intransitive always + adv./prep., transitive always + adv./prep.] to move into a particular position suddenly, making a short sharp noise, or to make something move like this: The cops snapped the handcuffs back onto the prisoner.snap open/shut/together/on/off The pieces just snap together like this.snap something open/shut/together/on/off She snapped her briefcase shut. → see also snap-on3FASTEN [intransitive always + adv./prep., transitive always + adv./prep.] to fasten or attach something using a snap, or to become fastened in this way SYN unsnap: The dress snaps up the back. Zip up the tent and then snap the flap over it. We snapped on our fanny packs and went out for the day.4MOVE SUDDENLY [intransitive always + adv./prep., transitive always + adv./prep.] to move into a particular position suddenly and with a lot of force or energy and often with a short sharp noise, or to make something do this: snap back/down/around etc. Pete stopped with a jolt, his head snapping back.snap (something) back/down/around etc. The boys snapped their towels at each other.5SAY something ANGRILY [intransitive, transitive] to say something quickly in an angry or annoyed way: “Can’t you see I’m eating?” Mattie snapped.snap at Walter snapped at me for no reason.► see thesaurus at say16BECOME ANGRY/ANXIOUS ETC. [intransitive] a)to suddenly stop being able to control your anger, anxiety, or other feelings in a difficult situation: When he hit me, I just snapped. b)if someone or someone’s mind snaps, he or she suddenly become mentally ill7snap your fingers to make a short sharp noise by moving one of your fingers quickly against your thumb, for example in order to get someone’s attention8snap to it spoken used to tell someone to hurry and do something immediately9snap to attention if soldiers snap to attention, they suddenly stand very straight10PHOTOGRAPH [transitive] to take a photograph: Mel snapped a picture of me and Sonia. → see also snapshot11NOISE [intransitive] literary to make a short sharp noise: The fire snapped and crackled.12GUM [transitive] to cause gum in your mouth to make a short sharp noise13ANIMAL [intransitive] if an animal such as a dog snaps, it tries to bite you: snap at Ginger was snapping at their heels.14FOOTBALL [transitive] to pass the ball to the quarterback to start a play15STOP [transitive] to end a series of events: The victory snapped a series of setbacks for the team.[Origin: 1400–1500 Dutch, Low German snappen]snap off phrasal verb1 snap something ↔ off, snap something off something if something snaps off or is snapped off, it breaks with a short sharp noise so that it is no longer attached to the thing it was attached to before: The tip of the tree snapped off when it fell. Snap off the ends of the beans.2 snap something ↔ off if you snap off a light or a piece of electrical equipment or it snaps off, it stops working suddenly, often making a short sharp noisesnap on phrasal verb snap something ↔ on if you snap on a light or a piece of electrical equipment or it snaps on, it starts working suddenly, often making a short sharp noisesnap out of something phrasal verb1snap out of it to stop being sad or upset and make yourself feel better2to suddenly start paying attention or behaving normally again: When I snapped out of my daydream, it was already 10:00.snap up phrasal verb1snap something ↔ up to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap: People from out of state are coming in and snapping up real estate.► see thesaurus at buy12snap somebody/something ↔ up to eagerly take an opportunity to have someone as part of your company, team, etc.: He was snapped up by a major law firm before he even graduated. verb | noun | adjective snapsnap2 noun ► with a snap Nick closed the lid with a snap. 1 [singular] a sudden loud sound, especially made by something breaking or closing: Nick closed the lid with a snap.2[countable] a small metal fastener on clothes that works when you press its two parts together3be a snap informal to be very easy to do: Pasta dough is a snap to make.4[countable] the act of starting play in a game of football by passing the ball to the quarterback5[countable] a thin hard cookie: ginger snaps6a snap of your fingers a sudden sound made by quickly moving one of your fingers against your thumb → see also cold snap verb | noun | adjective snapsnap3 adjective a snap judgment/decision a judgment or decision made quickly and without enough thought or preparation |