Cool MateSnap
UK /["/snæp/","/snæps/","/snæpt/","/ˈsnæpɪŋ/"]/US /["/snæp/","/snæps/","/snæpt/","/ˈsnæpɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to break something suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way
In simple words: to make a quick, loud sound, like a twig breaking
Examples
- She could hear the twigs snap under her feet as she walked through the forest.
- The branch started to snap loudly before it fell to the ground.
- He tends to snap at his colleagues when he's under stress.
- After hours of waiting, she snapped and shouted at the rude customer.
- Try to snap a photo of the sunset before it disappears.
- She managed to snap several pictures during the concert.
- The dog will snap if you get too close to its food bowl.
- He heard a sudden snap and realized the cable had broken.
Usage notes
Use 'snap' when describing a quick sound or an action that happens suddenly. It’s appropriate in everyday conversation but can sound informal in academic writing.
Grammar pattern
snap + object
Memory hint
Think of a camera snap—quick and sharp!
Collocations
- suddenly
- easily
- off
- snap (something) in half
- snap (something) in two
- suddenly
- easily
- off
- snap (something) in half
- snap (something) in two
- angrily
- harshly
- impatiently
- at
- suddenly
- easily
- off
- snap (something) in half
- snap (something) in two
Synonyms
- nip
Antonyms
- muffle
- soften
- quiet
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'snap' as a noun and verb.
- Using 'snap' incorrectly in past tense; should be 'snapped'.
- Mixing up 'snap' with 'clap' in terms of sound.