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catch
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- pronunciation:
- kaech
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- catch up
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
catches, catching, caught |
definition 1: |
to get control of (someone or something moving away); capture.
The cat tried to catch the mouse.The child let go of the balloon and no one could catch it.The police caught the men who robbed the bank.
- synonyms:
- capture, seize, take
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- bag, corral, get, nab, nail, net, overhaul, snare, stop, trap
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definition 2: |
to take hold of (someone or something that is falling or thrown).
I will catch you if you fall.I caught the ball in my left hand.
- synonyms:
- grab
- antonyms:
- miss
- similar words:
- capture, clutch, get, grasp, grip, hold, seize, snatch, take, trap
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definition 3: |
to discover and surprise suddenly.
The park ranger caught us littering.- synonyms:
- surprise
- similar words:
- detect, expose, find, reveal, startle, uncover
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definition 4: |
to get aboard in time to ride.
I caught the last bus home.- synonyms:
- board
- antonyms:
- miss
- similar words:
- embark, get, intercept, make, mount, overtake, take
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definition 5: |
to become ill with.
My father caught the flu.- synonyms:
- contract, get
- similar words:
- strike
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definition 6: |
to get the attention of; attract.
This hat will catch his eye.- synonyms:
- attract, draw
- antonyms:
- lose
- similar words:
- gain, get, hold, interest, lure, take
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definition 7: |
to become gripped, fastened, or trapped.
His coat caught in the door.- synonyms:
- stick
- similar words:
- hitch, lodge, seize up
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definition 8: |
to begin to burn.
They waited for the wood to catch on fire.- synonyms:
- kindle
- similar words:
- blaze, burn, flame, light, start, take
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definition 9: |
to play the position of catcher in baseball or softball.
- similar words:
- receive
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related words: |
arrest, bust, contract, engage, grab, steal, surprise |
phrase: |
catch up |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an act of catching.
The ball was hit hard, but the fielder made the catch.- synonyms:
- grasp, seizure
- antonyms:
- miss
- similar words:
- capture, grab, haul, hold, snatch
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definition 2: |
a thing or the amount that is caught.
The lucky fisherman brought in a big catch.- synonyms:
- take
- similar words:
- capture, haul, prey, prize
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definition 3: |
a thing that takes hold of something and slows or stops its motion; latch.
The catch was broken and the door would not close.- synonyms:
- bolt, fastener, latch
- similar words:
- buckle, clasp, hook, lock
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definition 4: |
a hidden trick or flaw in something.
When someone offers you a free car, there must be a catch.- synonyms:
- hitch
- similar words:
- gimmick, trap
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related words: |
bolt, complication, drawback, find, kink, latch, take |
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