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catch > 39 senses
NOUN1catchA hidden drawback
2catch, haulThe quantity that was caught
3catch, matchA person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
4catchAnything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
5catchA break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
6catch, stopA restraint that checks the motion of something
7catchA fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
8catchA cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
9catch, grab, snatch, snapThe act of catching an object with the hands
10catch, apprehension, arrest, collar, pinch, taking into custodyThe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
VERB1catchDiscover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly
2catch, pick upPerceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
3catch, getReach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
4catch, grab, take hold ofTake hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
5catch, get, captureSucceed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
6catch, hitchTo hook or entangle
7catch, arrest, getAttract and fix
8catch, captureCapture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
9catchReach in time
10catchGet or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
11catch, overtake, catch up withCatch up with and possibly overtake
12catchBe struck or affected by
13catchCheck oneself during an action
14catch, take in, overhearHear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
15catch, watch, view, see, take inSee or watch
16catchCause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
17catch, trip upDetect a blunder or misstep
18catch, getGrasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of
19catchContract
20catchStart burning
21catch, getPerceive by hearing
22catch, getSuffer from the receipt of
23catch, capture, enamour, trance, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchantAttract
24catch, getApprehend and reproduce accurately
25catchTake in and retain
26catchSpread or be communicated
27catchBe the catcher
28catchBecome aware of
29catchDelay or hold up
catch > pronunciation
Soundskae'ch
Rhymesattach, batch, detach, and 12 more rhymes in aech at the HyperDic website...
catch > noun 1, attribute
MeaningA hidden drawback.
Examples"it sounds good but what's the catch?"
Broaderdrawback
catch > noun 2, quantity
MeaningThe quantity that was caught.
Examples"the catch was only 10 fish"
Synonymshaul
Broaderindefinite quantity
Verbscatch
catch > noun 3, person
MeaningA person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.
Synonymsmatch
Broaderadult, grownup
Verbscatch
catch > noun 4, object
MeaningAnything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching).
Examples"he shared his catch with the others"
Broaderobject, physical object
catch > noun 5, communication
MeaningA break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion).
Broadermanner of speaking, speech, delivery
catch > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA restraint that checks the motion of something.
Synonymsstop
Narrowerdoorstop, doorstopper; pawl, detent, click, dog; tripper, trip
Broaderrestraint, constraint
catch > noun 7, artifact
MeaningA fastener that fastens or locks a door or window.
Narrowerhasp; hood latch; hook; latch
Broaderfastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
Verbscatch
catch > noun 8, act
MeaningA cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth.
Examples"he played catch with his son in the backyard"
Broadergame
catch > noun 9, act
MeaningThe act of catching an object with the hands.
Examples"Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"
Synonymsgrab, snatch, snap
Narrowerfair catch; interception; reception; rebound; shoestring catch; mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking
Broadertouch, touching
Verbscatch
catch > noun 10, act
MeaningThe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).
Synonymsapprehension, arrest, collar, pinch, taking into custody
Broadercapture, gaining control, seizure
Verbscatch
catch > verb 1, cognition
MeaningDiscover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly. Catch somebody doing something or in a certain state.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Broadersurprise
Similar tocatch
catch > verb 2, perception
MeaningPerceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"ears open to catch every sound"; "Catch a glimpse"
Synonymspick up
Broaderperceive, comprehend
catch > verb 3, contact
MeaningReach with a blow or hit in a particular spot.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymsget
Broaderhit
catch > verb 4, contact
MeaningTake hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"Catch the ball!"
Synonymsgrab, take hold of
Narrowerharpoon; fish; hook; net, nett; intercept, stop
Broaderseize, prehend, clutch
Similar tocatch
See alsocatch up
Nounscatcher; catcher; catch
catch > verb 5, contact
MeaningSucceed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"Did you catch the thief?"
Synonymsget, capture
Narrowerrecapture, retake; lasso, rope
Broaderseize, prehend, clutch
Nounscatch
catch > verb 6, contact
MeaningTo hook or entangle.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
Synonymshitch
Narrowersnag
Broaderattach
Contraryunhitch
Similar tocatch
Nounscatch
catch > verb 7, contact
MeaningAttract and fix.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"Catch the attention of the waiter"
Synonymsarrest, get
Broaderattract, pull, pull in, draw, draw in
catch > verb 8, contact
MeaningCapture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymscapture
Narrowerhunt, run, hunt down, track down; bag; batfowl; rat; trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel
Broaderget, acquire
Similar tocatch
Nounscatch
catch > verb 9, motion
MeaningReach in time.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"
Narrowerget
Broaderboard, get on
Similar toovertake, catch, catch up with
catch > verb 10, possession
MeaningGet or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath"
Broaderget, acquire
catch > verb 11, competition
MeaningCatch up with and possibly overtake.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymsovertake, catch up with
Entailscompete, vie, contend
Similar tocatch
catch > verb 12, change
MeaningBe struck or affected by.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"catch fire"; "catch the mood"
Broaderchange
Similar tocatch, get
catch > verb 13, social
MeaningCheck oneself during an action.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Examples"She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"
Broadercontrol, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
catch > verb 14, perception
MeaningHear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody INFINITIVE
Synonymstake in, overhear
Entailslisten
Broaderhear
Similar tocatch, get
catch > verb 15, perception
MeaningSee or watch.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelSam and Sue catch the movie
Examples"Catch a show on Broadway"
Synonymswatch, view, see, take in
Narrowervisualize, visualise; spectate; preview
Broaderwatch
Similar tosee
catch > verb 16, contact
MeaningCause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
Similar tocatch; hitch, catch
catch > verb 17, cognition
MeaningDetect a blunder or misstep.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymstrip up
Broaderlearn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see
catch > verb 18, cognition
MeaningGrasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"did you catch that allusion?"; "don't catch your meaning"
Synonymsget
Broaderunderstand
Similar tocatch, get; get
catch > verb 19, body
MeaningContract.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"did you catch a cold?"
Narrowercatch cold
Broadercontract, take, get
Similar tocontract, take, get
catch > verb 20, weather
MeaningStart burning.
PatternSomething ----s
Broadererupt, ignite, catch fire, take fire, combust, conflagrate
catch > verb 21, perception
MeaningPerceive by hearing.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"I didn't catch your name"
Synonymsget
Broaderhear
Similar tocatch, take in, overhear
catch > verb 22, perception
MeaningSuffer from the receipt of.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"She will catch hell for this behavior!"
Synonymsget
Broaderhurt, ache, suffer
Similar tocatch; get, receive
catch > verb 23, emotion
MeaningAttract. Cause to be enamored.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymscapture, enamour, trance, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
Narrowerhold; work
Broaderattract, appeal
Nounscatch
catch > verb 24, creation
MeaningApprehend and reproduce accurately.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsget
Broaderreproduce
Similar tocatch, get
catch > verb 25, contact
MeaningTake in and retain.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"
Broaderroll up, collect, accumulate, pile up, amass, compile, hoard
Similar tocapture, catch
Nounscatchment
catch > verb 26, contact
MeaningSpread or be communicated.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"The fashion did not catch"
Broaderspread, propagate
catch > verb 27, competition
MeaningBe the catcher.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples"Who is catching?"
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ball
Broaderplay
Similar tocatch, grab, take hold of
Nounscatcher
catch > verb 28, cognition
MeaningBecome aware of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Broaderwitness, find, see
Similar tocatch
catch > verb 29, change
MeaningDelay or hold up. Prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned.
PatternSomething ----s somebody
Broaderdelay, detain, hold up
Similar tocatch

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