What are the definitions of “snap out of”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Control negative emotions.
I was feeling depressed and knew I had to SNAP OUT OF it.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “snap out of”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb snap out of is to stop experiencing negative emotions or to regain control of oneself after being in a bad mood or emotional state. For example, it can mean recovering from sadness, anger, or depression.
What are the different verb forms of “snap out of”?
| Root Verb | snap out of |
| Third Person Singular Present | snaps out of |
| Present Participle | snapping out of |
| Simple Past | snapped out of |
| Past Participle | snapped out of |
Example
I need to snap out of this bad mood.
Example
She usually snaps out of her sadness quickly.
Example
He is snapping out of his depression with the help of therapy.
Example
Yesterday, they snapped out of their argument and made up.
Example
He had snapped out of his bad mood by the time we arrived.
What kind of phrasal verb is “snap out of”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“snap out of” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
She snapped out of her sadness.
Example
He snapped out of his anger.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“snap out of” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She snapped out of her sadness.
Example
He snapped out of his anger.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “snap out of”?
Snap someone out of something
Help someone to stop experiencing negative emotions or regain control of themselves.
Example
Her friend tried to snap her out of her depression by taking her out for a fun day.
Good things to know
Does “snap out of” have an informal or formal tone?
Snap out of is generally considered informal and is more commonly used in everyday conversations and casual contexts. In more formal settings, alternative phrases such as 'recover from' or 'regain control' may be more appropriate.
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “snap out of”?
Synonyms
- recover
- regain control
- overcome
- shake off
- pull oneself together
- get over
- break free
- come out of
Antonyms
- deteriorate
- give in
- succumb
- yield
- surrender
- lose control
- worsen
- decline
