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snack

/snæk/

A snack is a small amount of food eaten between main meals such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is typically something quick to prepare and easy to consume when you feel a little hungry.

Exemplos

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I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

2

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

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Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
snack
Verb
snack
Adjetivo
snacky
Relacionado
snacker
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' in 'snack' as standing for a 'Small' food to keep you satisfied.

Quiz rápido

I'm not very hungry for a full meal, so I'll just have a _____ before I leave.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: snack

Exemplos

1

I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

everyday

I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

2

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

formal

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

3

Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

informal

Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

4

Research suggests that frequent sugary snacks can affect dental health in students.

academic

Research suggests that frequent sugary snacks can affect dental health in students.

5

The company provides free snacks in the break room to boost employee morale.

business

The company provides free snacks in the break room to boost employee morale.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
snack
Verb
snack
Adjetivo
snacky
Relacionado
snacker

Colocações comuns

healthy snack healthy snack
midnight snack midnight snack
quick snack quick snack
afternoon snack afternoon snack
salty snack salty snack

Frases Comuns

grab a snack

to quickly get something small to eat

snack bar

a small counter or shop where snacks are sold

snack attack

a sudden, strong desire for a snack

Frequentemente confundido com

snack vs meal

A meal is a large amount of food eaten at set times (like lunch), while a snack is small and eaten between those times.

snack vs snake

A snake is a long, thin reptile; 'snack' refers to food and has a different vowel sound.

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Notas de uso

The word 'snack' can be used as both a noun (the food itself) and a verb (the act of eating a snack). It is a neutral term used for both healthy foods and junk foods.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'snack' to refer to a small lunch; however, it specifically refers to food eaten outside of the three main meal times.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' in 'snack' as standing for a 'Small' food to keep you satisfied.

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Origem da palavra

Likely derived from the Middle Dutch word 'snacken', which means to snap at or to bite.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun (plural: snacks) often follows verbs like 'have', 'eat', or 'grab' can be used as an intransitive verb: 'to snack on something'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, snacking is a common daily habit, with 'afternoon tea' or 'after-school snacks' being cultural staples.

Quiz rápido

I'm not very hungry for a full meal, so I'll just have a _____ before I leave.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: snack

Frases relacionadas

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cook

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bake

A1

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fry

A1

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drink

A1

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milk

A1

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A1

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egg

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