snaps
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/snæps/
(snap)
quick break or sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snap' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'snappen,' where 'snap' meant 'to seize or grasp quickly.'
Historical Evolution
'snappen' transformed into the Middle English word 'snappen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'snap.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a sudden, sharp sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a quick, sharp cracking sound or movement.
The snap of a twig broke the silence.
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Verb 1
to make a sudden, sharp sound.
She snapped her fingers to get their attention.
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Verb 2
to break suddenly with a sharp sound.
The branch snapped under the weight.
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