Synonyms for

Snap

Verb / snæp / Another word for snap — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a sudden, sharp, cracking sound

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fracture rupture break sever

Informal

click pop crack snap shut snap off

Literary

shatter splinter shiver

Antonyms

unbend uncoil loosen relax release slack yield

Common collocations

  • snap decision
  • snap judgment
  • snap out of it
  • snap to attention
  • snap a picture
  • snap a finger
  • snap a twig
  • snap shut

Word family

noun snap
verb snap
adjective snappy

Usage note

The word 'snap' can refer to a sudden break, a quick action, or a sharp remark. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. She snapped her fingers to get my attention.
  2. The pencil snapped in half.
  3. He snapped his fingers in time to the music.
  4. The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.
  5. The alligator snapped at the fish in the pond.

Quotes

  • Life is a snap for people who know what they want and go after it.
  • A smile is the universal welcome. It has the power to make someone's day, snap them out of a funk, or defuse a tense situation.
  • In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product, and profits. Unless you've got a good team, you can't do much with the other two.

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