How Do You Spell NAB?

Pronunciation: [nˈab] (IPA)

The word "nab" is spelled with the silent letter "b," but the pronunciation of the word does not include the sound of the letter. The IPA phonetic transcription of "nab" is /næb/. The "n" is pronounced as the sound represented by the IPA symbol /n/, the short "a" sound is represented by /æ/, and the final "b" is silent. The word "nab" means to catch or seize something quickly, usually in an unexpected manner.

NAB Meaning and Definition

  1. Nab is a verb that primarily means to catch, seize, or apprehend someone or something, often in a quick or unexpected manner. It implies taking hold of a person or an object in a swift and decisive action. When used in the context of capturing a criminal or an individual involved in illegal activities, nab suggests the successful apprehension of the suspect, typically done by law enforcement officials. It can also be used more informally to express the act of getting hold of something desired, as in a sudden acquisition or snatching.

    The term nab can carry connotations of surprise, as it often implies the suddenness of a capture or the unexpected fulfillment of a goal. Furthermore, the term often suggests a degree of skill or cleverness, as the individual or authority figures involved in the act of nabbing have demonstrated their ability to successfully apprehend the desired person or object.

    Overall, nab is a versatile verb used to describe the act of catching or seizing someone or something, implying surprise, swiftness, and skill in accomplishing the task. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, with its meaning dependent upon the specific situation in which it is applied.

  2. To catch or seize unexpectedly; to clap the hand down upon a thing-a low or slang word.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for NAB

Etymology of NAB

The word "nab" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "nabben" or "knabben", which meant "to snatch or seize". It is derived from the Scandinavian word "gnabb", meaning "to snatch or steal". This ultimately traces back to the Old Norse word "gnúa", which has the same meaning. The term "nab" has been used in English since the 15th century and has retained its sense of quickly grabbing or catching something ever since.

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Conjugate verb Nab

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have nabbed
you would have nabbed
he/she/it would have nabbed
we would have nabbed
they would have nabbed
I would have nab
you would have nab
he/she/it would have nab
we would have nab
they would have nab

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been nabbing
you would have been nabbing
he/she/it would have been nabbing
we would have been nabbing
they would have been nabbing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would nab
you would nab
he/she/it would nab
we would nab
they would nab

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be nabbing
you would be nabbing
he/she/it would be nabbing
we would be nabbing
they would be nabbing

FUTURE

I will nab
you will nab
he/she/it will nab
we will nab
they will nab

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be nabbing
you will be nabbing
he/she/it will be nabbing
we will be nabbing
they will be nabbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nabbed
you will have nabbed
he/she/it will have nabbed
we will have nabbed
they will have nabbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been nabbing
you will have been nabbing
he/she/it will have been nabbing
we will have been nabbing
they will have been nabbing

IMPERATIVE

you nab
we let´s nab

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to nab

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was nabbing
you were nabbing
he/she/it was nabbing
we were nabbing
they were nabbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

nabbed

PAST PERFECT

I had nabbed
you had nabbed
he/she/it had nabbed
we had nabbed
they had nabbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been nabbing
you had been nabbing
he/she/it had been nabbing
we had been nabbing
they had been nabbing

PRESENT

I nab
you nab
he/she/it nabs
we nab
they nab

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am nabbing
you are nabbing
he/she/it is nabbing
we are nabbing
they are nabbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

nabbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nabbed
you have nabbed
he/she/it has nabbed
we have nabbed
they have nabbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been nabbing
you have been nabbing
he/she/it has been nabbing
we have been nabbing
they have been nabbing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it nab

SIMPLE PAST

I nabbed
you nabbed
he/she/it nabbed
we nabbed
they nabbed

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