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Definition of Catch

1. Noun. A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident. "It sounds good but what's the catch?"

2. Verb. Discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state. "She was caught shoplifting"

3. Noun. The quantity that was caught. "The catch was only 10 fish"

4. Verb. Perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily. "Catch a glimpse"

5. Noun. A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.

6. Verb. Reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot. "The punch caught him in the stomach"

7. Noun. Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching). "He shared his catch with the others"

8. Verb. Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of. "Grab the elevator door!"

9. Noun. A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion).

10. Verb. Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase. "Did you catch the thief?"

11. Noun. A restraint that checks the motion of something. "He used a book as a stop to hold the door open"

12. Verb. To hook or entangle. "One foot caught in the stirrup"

13. Noun. A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window.

14. Verb. Attract and fix. "Catch the attention of the waiter"

15. Noun. A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth. "He played catch with his son in the backyard"

16. Verb. Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping. "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"

17. Noun. The act of catching an object with the hands. "The infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"

18. Verb. Reach in time. "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"

19. Noun. The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal). "The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

20. Verb. Get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly. "Catch one's breath"

21. Verb. Catch up with and possibly overtake. "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp"

22. Verb. Be struck or affected by. "Catch the mood"

23. Verb. Check oneself during an action. "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"

24. Verb. Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers. "They catch that there was a traffic accident "; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"

25. Verb. See or watch. "Sam and Sue catch the movie "; "See a movie"

26. Verb. Cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled. "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"

27. Verb. Detect a blunder or misstep. "The reporter tripped up the senator"

28. Verb. Grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of. "I just don't get him"

29. Verb. Contract. "Did you catch a cold?"

30. Verb. Start burning. "The fire caught"

31. Verb. Perceive by hearing. "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"

32. Verb. Suffer from the receipt of. "She will catch hell for this behavior!"

33. Verb. Attract; cause to be enamored. "The performance is likely to catch Sue"; "She captured all the men's hearts"

34. Verb. Apprehend and reproduce accurately. "She got the mood just right in her photographs"

35. Verb. Take in and retain. "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"

36. Verb. Spread or be communicated. "The fashion did not catch"

37. Verb. Be the catcher. "Who is catching?"

38. Verb. Become aware of. "He caught her staring out the window"

39. Verb. Delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned. "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"

Definition of Catch

1. 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.

2. v. i. To attain possession.

3. n. Act of seizing; a grasp.

Definition of Catch

1. to capture after pursuit [v CAUGHT, CATCHING, CATCHES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catch

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