catch (Meaning)
catch (n)
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
the quantity that was caught
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
a restraint that checks the motion of something
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
the act of catching an object with the hands
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
catch (v)
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
to hook or entangle
attract and fix
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
reach in time
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
catch up with and possibly overtake
be struck or affected by
check oneself during an action
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
detect a blunder or misstep
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
contract
start burning
perceive by hearing
suffer from the receipt of
attract; cause to be enamored
apprehend and reproduce accurately
take in and retain
spread or be communicated
be the catcher
become aware of
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
catch (v. t.)
To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief.
To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish.
Hence: To insnare; to entangle.
To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody.
To communicate to; to fasten upon; as, the fire caught the adjoining building.
To engage and attach; to please; to charm.
To get possession of; to attain.
To take or receive; esp. to take by sympathy, contagion, infection, or exposure; as, to catch the spirit of an occasion; to catch the measles or smallpox; to catch cold; the house caught fire.
To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing.
To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train.
catch (v. i.)
To attain possession.
To be held or impeded by entanglement or a light obstruction; as, a kite catches in a tree; a door catches so as not to open.
To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch.
To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate.
catch (n.)
Act of seizing; a grasp.
That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate.
The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch.
That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish.
Something desirable to be caught, esp. a husband or wife in matrimony.
Passing opportunities seized; snatches.
A slight remembrance; a trace.
A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words.
Synonyms & Antonyms of catch
catch Sentence Examples
- She tried to catch the ball but missed, and it rolled away.
- He managed to catch the train just before it departed.
- Fishing is more about the journey than the catch itself.
- The police set up a trap to catch the thief in the act.
- I hope I can catch some sleep on the plane during our long flight.
- We need to catch up on the latest news; I feel like I've missed a lot.
- Can you catch that spider for me? I'm terrified of spiders.
- Let's catch a movie later tonight; there's a new release I've been wanting to see.
- He tried to catch her attention, but she seemed lost in thought.
- We should catch a taxi to the restaurant; it's too far to walk.
FAQs About the word catch
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident, the quantity that was caught, a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect, anything that is caught (e
get, snatch, seize,grab, capture, bag,snag, net, trap, corral
release, release, miss,miss, drop, liberate, discharge,discharge, free, drop
She tried to catch the ball but missed, and it rolled away.
He managed to catch the train just before it departed.
Fishing is more about the journey than the catch itself.
The police set up a trap to catch the thief in the act.
