snap
Translation
to break suddenly, to make a sharp sound, to speak angrily, to take a photograph
Examples
The twig snapped under my foot.
The twig snapped under my foot.
She snapped at him in anger.
She snapped at him in anger.
He snapped a photo of the sunset.
He snapped a photo of the sunset.
It was a snap decision to go.
It was a snap decision to go.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to break (sth.) suddenly The branch snapped.
((at sb.)) to speak angrily to (sb.) She snapped at me.
((sth.)) to take a photograph of (sth.) He snapped a picture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: break, crack, shout, photograph
Etymology
From Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'snappen', 'to snatch, bite'. It is an onomatopoeic word, imitating a sharp sound.
Memory Tips
The word 'snap' sounds like the action it describes – a sharp, quick sound. Think of snapping your fingers.