Snuff Out

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /snʌf aʊt/

Definitions of snuff out

noun A slang term for extinguishing or putting out a flame or light.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a snuff out on the table.

A2 The snuff out was used to extinguish the candle.

B1 She always carries a snuff out in her purse in case of emergencies.

B2 The snuff out was made of silver and had intricate designs.

C1 The antique snuff out was a valuable collector's item.

C2 The snuff out was passed down through generations in the family.

verb To extinguish or put out a flame or light abruptly.

Example Sentences

A1 The firefighter used water to snuff out the flames.

A2 She quickly grabbed a blanket to snuff out the small fire in the kitchen.

B1 The government is determined to snuff out corruption in the country.

B2 The police were able to snuff out the criminal organization after months of investigation.

C1 The company implemented new policies to snuff out any unethical behavior among employees.

C2 The detective was able to snuff out the conspiracy before it could cause any harm.

Examples of snuff out in a Sentence

formal The firefighters were able to quickly snuff out the small blaze before it spread to the neighboring buildings.

informal I saw a spider crawling on the wall and I snuffed it out with a tissue.

slang I heard that rumor about him cheating on his girlfriend, but he managed to snuff it out before it caused any drama.

figurative Despite facing many obstacles, she refused to let anyone snuff out her dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Grammatical Forms of snuff out

past tense

snuffed out

plural

snuff out

comparative

more snuffed out

superlative

most snuffed out

present tense

snuffs out

future tense

will snuff out

perfect tense

has snuffed out

continuous tense

is snuffing out

singular

snuff out

positive degree

snuff out

infinitive

to snuff out

gerund

snuffing out

participle

snuffing out

Origin and Evolution of snuff out

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'snuff out' can be traced back to the practice of extinguishing a candle by pinching or snuffing the wick.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'snuff out' has evolved to mean extinguishing or putting an end to something, often in a sudden or violent manner.