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
How to say catch and what does catch mean?
captivating
adjective
How to pronounce captivating?
The word captivating sounds like cap-ti-vat-ing
What is the definition of captivating?
adjectivecapturing interest as if by a spell
Examples
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
How to say captivating and what does captivating mean?
muhammadan
noun, adjective
How to pronounce muhammadan?
The word muhammadan sounds like mu-ham-mad-an
/mʊ'hæmɪdən/
What is the definition of muhammadan?
adjectiveof or relating to the Arabian prophet Muhammad or to the religion he founded
nouna follower of Mohammed
How to say muhammadan and what does muhammadan mean?
hypnotherapy
noun
How to pronounce hypnotherapy?
The word hypnotherapy sounds like hyp-no-ther-a-py
/,hɪpnoʊ'θɛrəpi/
What is the definition of hypnotherapy?
nounthe use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
How to say hypnotherapy and what does hypnotherapy mean?
keen
noun, verb, adjective
How to pronounce keen?
The word keen sounds like keen
/kin/
What is the definition of keen?
verbexpress grief verbally
adjectiveintense or sharp
adjectivepainful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Examples
- keen winds
adjectivehaving or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
adjectivevery good
nouna funeral lament sung with loud wailing
adjectivehaving a sharp cutting edge or point
Examples
- a keen blade
How to say keen and what does keen mean?
pursuit
noun
How to pronounce pursuit?
The word pursuit sounds like pur-suit
/pər'sut/
What is the definition of pursuit?
nouna diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Examples
- they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
nounan auxiliary activity
nounthe act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
Examples
- the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
nouna search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
Examples
- the pursuit of love
How to say pursuit and what does pursuit mean?
bedroom
noun
How to pronounce bedroom?
The word bedroom sounds like bed-room
/'bɛd,rum/
What is the definition of bedroom?
nouna room used primarily for sleeping
How to say bedroom and what does bedroom mean?
squabble
noun, verb
How to pronounce squabble?
The word squabble sounds like squab-ble
/'skwɑbəl/
What is the definition of squabble?
nouna quarrel about petty points
verbargue over petty things
How to say squabble and what does squabble mean?
slipper
noun
How to pronounce slipper?
The word slipper sounds like slip-per
/'slɪpər/
What is the definition of slipper?
nounlow footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
nouna person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
How to say slipper and what does slipper mean?
topography
noun
How to pronounce topography?
The word topography sounds like to-pog-ra-phy
/tə'pɑgrəfi/
What is the definition of topography?
nounprecise detailed study of the surface features of a region
nounthe configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
How to say topography and what does topography mean?
chromatography
noun
How to pronounce chromatography?
The word chromatography sounds like chro-ma-tog-ra-phy
/,kroʊmə'tɑgrəfi/
What is the definition of chromatography?
nouna process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
How to say chromatography and what does chromatography mean?
gradable
adjective
How to pronounce gradable?
The word gradable sounds like grad-a-ble
What is the definition of gradable?
adjectivecapable of being graded (for quality or rank or size etc.)
How to say gradable and what does gradable mean?
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