catch
catch
kæʧ
kāch
British pronunciation
/kætʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "catch"in English

to catch
01

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Transitive: to catch a moving object
to catch definition and meaning
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Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.
02

to capture or grab something or someone using methods like hunting, chasing, or trapping

Transitive: to catch a prey or game
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The fisherman patiently waited to catch a big trout in the river.
03

to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time

Transitive: to catch a means of transportation
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He left his meeting early in order to catch his flight home.
04

to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus

Transitive: to catch a disease
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Be careful around him; you do n't want to catch the flu.
05

to arrive at a location or be present at a specific time to witness or experience something

Transitive: to catch an event or moment
to catch definition and meaning
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We hurried to catch the movie before it started at the theater.
06

to discover someone in the act of doing something wrong or incriminating

Ditransitive: to catch sb doing sth
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The teacher caught the students cheating on the exam and immediately confiscated their cheat sheets.
07

to realize or perceive something that was previously unnoticed

Transitive: to catch sth
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He caught the subtle hint in her words and understood what she truly meant
08

to assume the role of the catcher in a sports game

Transitive: to catch a sports game
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He was called upon to catch the final inning of the softball game.
09

to apprehend or capture something or someone, often after chasing them

Transitive: to catch a criminal or runaway
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The police caught the fleeing suspect after a high-speed chase.
10

(of an object) to get caught or snagged in another object or substance

Intransitive: to catch on sth | to catch in sth
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Her necklace caught in the branches of a tree as she walked through the forest.
11

(of fire) to spread or extend to various objects, areas, or structures

Transitive: to catch sth
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The sparks from the fireworks caught the roof of the building.
12

to land a hit or strike on a target, making contact with the intended object or person

Transitive: to catch sb on a part of body | to catch sb in a part of body
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The boxer threw a powerful punch and caught his opponent on the chin, knocking him down.
13

to captivate or enchant someone through charisma or attractiveness

Transitive: to catch sb
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The singer 's soulful voice and stage presence caught the audience.
14

to comprehend or perceive spoken words, often requiring attention or concentration

Transitive: to catch spoken words
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I could n't quite catch what she said over the noise of the traffic.
15

to collect and keep something for further use or possession

Transitive: to catch sth
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The pitcher caught rainwater in a bucket for later use.
16

to capture and accurately reflect the essence, energy, or intention of a spirit or idea

Transitive: to catch the spirit or essence of something
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The actor 's portrayal of the historical figure caught the essence of their personality.
17

to notice or see something briefly

Transitive: to catch signs of something
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As she walked through the garden, she caught sight of a rare butterfly fluttering among the flowers.
18

to experience or receive the impact of something, often in a negative or harmful way

Transitive: to catch impact of something
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He caught a bullet in his shoulder during the shootout.
19

to ignite and start to burn

Intransitive
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As the firefighters arrived, the old house 's rafters had already caught.
20

to surpass or overtake someone or something, often in a race, competition, or pursuit

Transitive: to catch sb/sth
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The car accelerated and caught the slower vehicle in front.
21

to regain something essential for one's well-being or functioning

Transitive: to catch sth
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After running a marathon, the exhausted runner stopped to catch his breath.
22

to notice or observe an error, mistake, or misjudgment made by someone

Transitive: to catch a mistake or error
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The editor caught a spelling mistake in the manuscript before it went to print.
23

to comprehend or capture the meaning or essence of something

Transitive: to catch the meaning of something
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It took me a moment to catch the significance of her words.
24

to have a part of one's body or clothing become entangled or trapped in something

Transitive: to catch sth on sth | to catch sth in sth
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She caught her sleeve on a nail sticking out from the fence and tore a hole in her shirt.
25

to reflect briefly to reassess one's actions, behavior, or thoughts

Transitive: to catch oneself
Ditransitive: to catch oneself doing sth
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I caught myself before saying something hurtful.
Catch
01

the act of capturing something that has been thrown through the air

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The baseball player made an impressive catch in the outfield.
02

a downside or problem that is hidden

03

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

04

a game where players throw a ball to each other and try to catch it without letting it fall

What is "catch"?

Catch is a simple game where one player throws a ball or other object to another player, who tries to catch it without letting it drop. The goal is to catch the object cleanly and then throw it back or pass it to someone else. The game can be played with two or more people and is commonly played outdoors, such as in parks or backyards. Catch helps improve hand-eye coordination and is often enjoyed casually for fun and exercise. It can also be played in a variety of ways, such as using different objects or adding specific rules.

05

a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

06

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

07

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

08

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

09

the quantity that was caught

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