How to say catch and what does catch mean?
catch
noun, verb
How to pronounce catch?
The word catch sounds like catch
/kæʧ/
What is the definition of catch?
verbreach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
verbperceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Examples
- ears open to catch every sound
verbperceive by hearing
Examples
- I didn't catch your name
nounthe act of catching an object with the hands
Examples
- Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
nouna drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
Examples
- it sounds good but what's the catch?
verbsuffer from the receipt of
Examples
- She will catch hell for this behavior!
verbsee or watch
verbtake hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
verbhear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
verbsucceed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
Examples
- Did you catch the thief?
verbto hook or entangle
verbapprehend and reproduce accurately
nounthe quantity that was caught
Examples
- the catch was only 10 fish
nouna restraint that checks the motion of something
verbattract and fix
verbcapture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
verbdetect a blunder or misstep
nounthe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
nouna person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
verbattract; cause to be enamored
verbcatch up with and possibly overtake
verbgrasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
Examples
- did you catch that allusion?
- don't catch your meaning
nouna break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
nouna cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
Examples
- he played catch with his son in the backyard
nouna fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
nounanything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
Examples
- he shared his catch with the others
verbbecome aware of
verbbe struck or affected by
Examples
- catch fire
- catch the mood
verbbe the catcher
Examples
- Who is catching?
verbcause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
verbcheck oneself during an action
Examples
- She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
verbcontract
Examples
- did you catch a cold?
verbdelay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
verbdiscover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
verbget or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
Examples
- catch one's breath
verbreach in time
Examples
- I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
verbspread or be communicated
Examples
- The fashion did not catch
verbstart burning
verbtake in and retain
Examples
- We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
