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grab vs take

take vs grab

grab and take both are nouns.

grab and take both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grab Yes No Yes No
take Yes No Yes No
As verbs, take is a hypernym of grab; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than grab:
  • grab: get hold of or seize quickly and easily
  • take: take into one's possession
grab (noun) take (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
a mechanical device for gripping an object the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
grab (verb) take (verb)
capture the attention or imagination of be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
take or grasp suddenly take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
get hold of or seize quickly and easily be seized or affected in a specified way
obtain illegally or unscrupulously pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
be a student of a certain subject
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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