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Catch

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Definitions for Catch

noun
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
Synonyms
gimmick
Examples
  1. it sounds good but what's the catch?
noun
the quantity that was caught
Synonyms
haul
Examples
  1. the catch was only 10 fish
noun
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Synonyms
match
noun
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
Examples
  1. he shared his catch with the others
noun
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
noun
a restraint that checks the motion of something
Synonyms
stop
Examples
  1. he used a book as a stop to hold the door open
noun
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
noun
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
Examples
  1. he played catch with his son in the backyard
noun
the act of catching an object with the hands
Synonyms
grab snatch snap
Examples
  1. Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
  2. he made a grab for the ball before it landed
  3. Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
  4. the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
noun
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Synonyms
apprehension arrest collar pinch taking into custody
Examples
  1. the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
verb
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly
Examples
  1. catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
  2. She caught her son eating candy
  3. She was caught shoplifting
verb
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Synonyms
pick up
Examples
  1. I caught the aroma of coffee
  2. He caught the allusion in her glance
  3. ears open to catch every sound
  4. The dog picked up the scent
  5. Catch a glimpse
verb
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
Synonyms
get
Examples
  1. the rock caught her in the back of the head
  2. The blow got him in the back
  3. The punch caught him in the stomach
verb
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Synonyms
grab take hold of
Examples
  1. Catch the ball!
  2. Grab the elevator door!
verb
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
Synonyms
get capture
Examples
  1. We finally got the suspect
  2. Did you catch the thief?
verb
to hook or entangle
Synonyms
hitch
Examples
  1. One foot caught in the stirrup
verb
attract and fix
Synonyms
arrest get
Examples
  1. His look caught her
  2. She caught his eye
  3. Catch the attention of the waiter
verb
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Synonyms
capture
Examples
  1. I caught a rabbit in the trap today
verb
reach in time
Examples
  1. I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
verb
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
Examples
  1. Catch some sleep
  2. catch one's breath
verb
catch up with and possibly overtake
Synonyms
overtake catch up with
Examples
  1. The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
verb
be struck or affected by
Examples
  1. catch fire
  2. catch the mood
verb
check oneself during an action
Examples
  1. She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
verb
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Synonyms
take in overhear
Examples
  1. We overheard the conversation at the next table
verb
see or watch
Synonyms
watch view see take in
Examples
  1. view a show on television
  2. This program will be seen all over the world
  3. view an exhibition
  4. Catch a show on Broadway
  5. see a movie
verb
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
Examples
  1. I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles
verb
detect a blunder or misstep
Synonyms
trip up
Examples
  1. The reporter tripped up the senator
verb
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
Synonyms
get
Examples
  1. did you catch that allusion?
  2. We caught something of his theory in the lecture
  3. don't catch your meaning
  4. did you get it?
  5. She didn't get the joke
  6. I just don't get him
verb
contract
Examples
  1. did you catch a cold?
verb
start burning
Examples
  1. The fire caught
verb
perceive by hearing
Synonyms
get
Examples
  1. I didn't catch your name
  2. She didn't get his name when they met the first time
verb
suffer from the receipt of
Synonyms
get
Examples
  1. She will catch hell for this behavior!
verb
attract
Synonyms
capture enamour trance becharm enamor captivate beguile charm fascinate bewitch entrance enchant
Examples
  1. cause to be enamored
  2. She captured all the men's hearts
verb
apprehend and reproduce accurately
Synonyms
get
Examples
  1. She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
  2. She got the mood just right in her photographs
verb
take in and retain
Examples
  1. We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
verb
spread or be communicated
Examples
  1. The fashion did not catch
verb
be the catcher
Examples
  1. Who is catching?
verb
become aware of
Examples
  1. he caught her staring out the window
verb
delay or hold up
Examples
  1. prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
  2. I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting

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