English to English noun
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a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident | Example:
• it sounds good but what's the catch?
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the quantity that was caught | Example:
• the catch was only 10 fish
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a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect | source: wordnet30
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anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) | Example:
• he shared his catch with the others
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a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) | source: wordnet30
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a restraint that checks the motion of something | Example:
• he used a book as a stop to hold the door open
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a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window | source: wordnet30
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a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth | Example:
• he played catch with his son in the backyard
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the act of catching an object with the hands | Example:
• Mays made the catch with his back to the plate • he made a grab for the ball before it landed • Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away • the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
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the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) | Example:
• the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
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Act of seizing; a grasp. | source: webster1913 verb
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discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state | Example:
• She caught her son eating candy • She was caught shoplifting
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perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily | Example:
• I caught the aroma of coffee • He caught the allusion in her glance • ears open to catch every sound • The dog picked up the scent • Catch a glimpse
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reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | Example:
• the rock caught her in the back of the head • The blow got him in the back • The punch caught him in the stomach
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take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of | Example:
• Catch the ball! • Grab the elevator door!
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succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | Example:
• We finally got the suspect • Did you catch the thief?
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• One foot caught in the stirrup
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• His look caught her • She caught his eye • Catch the attention of the waiter
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capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping | Example:
• I caught a rabbit in the trap today
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• I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
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get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly | Example:
• Catch some sleep • catch one's breath
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catch up with and possibly overtake | Example:
• The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
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be struck or affected by | Example:
• catch fire • catch the mood
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check oneself during an action | Example:
• She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
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hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers | Example:
• We overheard the conversation at the next table
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• view a show on television • This program will be seen all over the world • view an exhibition • Catch a show on Broadway • see a movie
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cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled | Example:
• I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles
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detect a blunder or misstep | Example:
• The reporter tripped up the senator
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grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | Example:
• did you catch that allusion? • We caught something of his theory in the lecture • don't catch your meaning • did you get it? • She didn't get the joke • I just don't get him
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• did you catch a cold?
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• The fire caught
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• I didn't catch your name • She didn't get his name when they met the first time
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suffer from the receipt of | Example:
• She will catch hell for this behavior!
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attract; cause to be enamored | Example:
• She captured all the men's hearts
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apprehend and reproduce accurately | Example:
• She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings • She got the mood just right in her photographs
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• We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
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spread or be communicated | Example:
• The fashion did not catch
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• Who is catching?
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• he caught her staring out the window
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delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned | Example:
• I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting
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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. | source: webster1913 source: webster1913
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