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catch

/k/&//tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    It sounds good but what's the catch?
    Synonyms gimmick

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the quantity that was caught

    noun.quantity

    Examples
    The catch was only 10 fish.
    Synonyms haul

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

    noun.person

    Synonyms match

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)

    noun.object

    Examples
    He shared his catch with the others.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a restraint that checks the motion of something

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms stop

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth

    noun.act

    Examples
    He played catch with his son in the backyard.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. the act of catching an object with the hands

    noun.act

    Examples
    Mays made the catch with his back to the plate.
    Synonyms grab snap snatch

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

    noun.act

    Synonyms apprehension arrest collar pinch taking into custody

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. Act of seizing; a grasp.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

    verb.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

    verb.perception

    Examples
    Ears open to catch every sound.
    Catch a glimpse.
    Synonyms pick up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

    verb.contact

    Synonyms get

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Catch the ball!
    Synonyms grab take hold of

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Did you catch the thief?
    Synonyms capture get

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. to hook or entangle

    verb.contact

    Synonyms hitch
    Antonyms unhitch

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. attract and fix

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Catch the attention of the waiter.
    Synonyms arrest get

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

    verb.contact

    Synonyms capture

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. reach in time

    verb.motion

    Examples
    I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock.
    Synonyms make

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

    verb.possession

    Examples
    Catch some sleep.
    Catch one's breath.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. catch up with and possibly overtake

    verb.competition

    Synonyms catch up with overtake

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. be struck or affected by

    verb.change

    Examples
    Catch fire.
    Catch the mood.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. check oneself during an action

    verb.social

    Examples
    She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

    verb.perception

    Synonyms overhear take in

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  15. see or watch

    verb.perception

    Examples
    Catch a show on Broadway.
    Synonyms see take in view watch

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  16. cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  17. detect a blunder or misstep

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms trip up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  18. grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Did you catch that allusion?
    Don't catch your meaning.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  19. contract

    verb.body

    Examples
    Did you catch a cold?
    Synonyms draw flex

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  20. start burning

    verb.weather

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  21. perceive by hearing

    verb.perception

    Examples
    I didn't catch your name.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  22. suffer from the receipt of

    verb.perception

    Examples
    She will catch hell for this behavior!

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  23. attract; cause to be enamored

    verb.emotion

    Synonyms becharm beguile bewitch captivate capture charm enamor enamour enchant entrance fascinate trance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  24. apprehend and reproduce accurately

    verb.creation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  25. take in and retain

    verb.contact

    Examples
    We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  26. spread or be communicated

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The fashion did not catch.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  27. be the catcher

    verb.competition

    Examples
    Who is catching?

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  28. become aware of

    verb.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  29. delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned

    verb.change

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  30. To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to <i>catch</i> a ball.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  31. To attain possession.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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