snatching
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈsnætʃɪŋ//
KK: /snætʃɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The action of quickly taking something away from someone or something.
Example
The thief was caught in the act of snatching a woman's purse.
Conversation
Did you hear about that snatching that happened downtown last night?
No way! That sounds really scary.
Yeah, it's crazy how quickly things can happen.
I hope everyone is okay and the thief gets caught.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
grabbing
seizing
taking
Antonyms
releasing
yielding
giving
verb
Definition
To quickly take something away from someone or something, often in a sudden or forceful manner.
Example
He was snatching the toy from his little brother's hands.
Tense Forms
Past: snatched
Past Participle: snatched
Conversation
Did you see that kid snatching the toy from the other one?
Yeah, it was so rude!
I can't believe how quickly he was snatching it away.
Root Explanation
Snatching → The word 'snatching' is derived from 'snatch' (from Middle English *snacchen*, meaning to seize or take quickly) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The term 'snatching' refers to the action of seizing something quickly or suddenly.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of quickly 'seizing' something — that's what 'snatching' means.
Visually Confused Words
unwatching
scratching
watching
unaching
scathing
ratching
notching
naething