trap
Translation
trap
Examples
They set a trap to catch the mouse.
They set a trap to catch the mouse.
It was a trap, and we fell for it.
It was a trap, and we fell for it.
Grammar Patterns
to set a trap ((for sb./sth.)) to set a trap for (sb./sth.) They set a trap for the bear.
to fall into a trap to fall into a trap He fell into the trap.
Similar Words
Synonyms: snare, pitfall, ambush, trick
Etymology
From Old English 'træppe'. Related to German 'treten' (to step), as one steps into a trap.
Memory Tips
Imagine an animal TRipping over a rope and falling into a TRAP. The sound is similar.