Knab vs. Nab — Which is Correct Spelling?
Edited by Rabia Sajjad — By Maham Liaqat — Updated on April 23, 2024
"Knab" is the incorrect spelling of "nab," which means to catch or grab suddenly.
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Which is correct: Knab or Nab
How to spell Nab?
Knab
Incorrect Spelling
Nab
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Recall that "nab" is a short and straightforward word; adding extra letters such as "k" is unnecessary.
Associate "nab" with similar action words like "jab" which also do not start with a "k."
Think of "nab" as similar to "grab," both in meaning and simplicity of spelling.
Reinforce the spelling by remembering the phrase "nab a bargain," often seen in shopping contexts.
Remember that silent letters are unusual in very short words like "nab."
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How Do You Spell Nab Correctly?
Incorrect: The police managed to knab the thief in the act.
Correct: The police managed to nab the thief in the act.
Incorrect: He tried to knab the opportunity.
Correct: He tried to nab the opportunity.
Incorrect: The cat attempted to knab the small toy.
Correct: The cat attempted to nab the small toy.
Nab Definitions
To secure or gain possession of something desirable.
She nabbed the top position in the competition.
To capture or seize suddenly and quickly.
The police nabbed the suspect as he tried to escape.
To arrest or take into custody.
Officers nabbed the fugitive near the border.
To seize (a fugitive or wrongdoer); arrest.
To grab; snatch.
To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).
To grab or snatch something.
The summit of a hill.
The cock of a gunlock.
(locksmithing) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot.
The summit of an eminence.
The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot.
To catch or seize suddenly or unexpectedly.
To capture; to arrest; as, the police nabbed the culprit wtrying to hide in the basement.
Tag the base runner to get him out
Take into custody;
The police nabbed the suspected criminals
Seize suddenly
To catch someone doing something wrong.
The teacher nabbed a student cheating during the test.
Nab Meaning in a Sentence
I managed to nab a good seat at the movie.
She was excited to nab a part in the school play.
Nab Idioms & Phrases
Nab a seat
To quickly secure a place to sit.
He nabbed a seat at the crowded café.
Nab the lead
To take the leading position.
The runner nabbed the lead halfway through the race.
Nab a bargain
To find something at a much lower price than expected.
She nabbed a bargain at the seasonal sale.
Nab the chance
To seize an opportunity promptly.
She nabbed the chance to work abroad.
Nab someone red-handed
To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.
The thief was nabbed red-handed.
Common Curiosities
How do we divide nab into syllables?
Nab is a single syllable word, so it is not divided further.
How many syllables are in nab?
Nab has one syllable.
What is the pronunciation of nab?
Nab is pronounced as /næb/.
What is the first form of nab?
The first form is nab.
What is the verb form of nab?
Nab itself is a verb.
What is the third form of nab?
The third form is nabbed.
Why is it called nab?
Nab is called so possibly derived from a Scandinavian source akin to Swedish "nappa" meaning "to snatch."
What is another term for nab?
Another term for nab is snatch.
How is nab used in a sentence?
Nab is used to indicate seizing or capturing something quickly.
What is the singular form of nab?
Nab remains the same in its singular form.
What is a stressed syllable in nab?
The entire word nab is stressed as it is only one syllable.
What is the opposite of nab?
The opposite of nab could be release or relinquish.
What is the root word of nab?
The root of nab is not distinctly known but may be related to Scandinavian terms for catching or seizing.
Is nab a noun or adjective?
Nab is a verb.
Is nab a negative or positive word?
Nab can be neutral, context-dependent; it is neither inherently negative nor positive.
Is the nab term a metaphor?
Nab is not typically used as a metaphor.
Is the word nab Gerund?
Yes, nabbing is the gerund form of nab.
Which determiner is used with nab?
As a verb, nab does not typically associate with determiners.
Is nab an adverb?
No, nab is not an adverb.
Is nab a collective noun?
No, nab is not a collective noun.
Which vowel is used before nab?
There is no specific vowel used before nab.
Which conjunction is used with nab?
Standard conjunctions like "and" can connect clauses involving nab.
What is the second form of nab?
The second form is nabbed.
What part of speech is nab?
Nab is a verb.
What is the plural form of nab?
Nab does not have a plural form as it is a verb.
Is nab an abstract noun?
No, nab is a verb, not a noun.
Is nab a vowel or consonant?
Nab starts with a consonant.
Is nab a countable noun?
Nab is not a noun; it is a verb.
Is the word nab imperative?
Nab can be used in the imperative form, as in commands.
Is the word “nab” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Nab is a verb and thus does not serve as an object.
Which preposition is used with nab?
Prepositions like "at" or "from" can be used with nab.
Which article is used with nab?
As a verb, nab does not require articles.
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Written by
Maham Liaqat
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Rabia Sajjad
