CATCH as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
   Synonym(s)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
   • collar (what does collar mean?)
   • pinch (what does pinch mean?)
   • taking into custody (what does taking into custody mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • capture (what does capture mean?)
   • gaining control (what does gaining control mean?)
   • seizure (what does seizure mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • collar (what does collar mean?)
   • nail (what does nail mean?)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
   • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
   • pick up (what does pick up mean?)
   • nab (what does nab mean?)
   • cop (what does cop mean?)
   • get (what does get mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • capture (what does capture mean?)
   • collar (what does collar mean?)
   • nail (what does nail mean?)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
   • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
   • pick up (what does pick up mean?)
   • nab (what does nab mean?)
   • cop (what does cop mean?)
   • collar (what does collar mean?)
   • nail (what does nail mean?)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
   • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
   • pick up (what does pick up mean?)
   • nab (what does nab mean?)
   • cop (what does cop mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the act of catching an object with the hands
   Synonym(s)
   • grab (what does grab mean?)
   • snap (what does snap mean?)
   • snatch (what does snatch mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • touch (what does touch mean?)
   • touching (what does touching mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • fair catch (what does fair catch mean?)
   • interception (what does interception mean?)
   • reception (what does reception mean?)
   • rebound (what does rebound mean?)
   • shoestring catch (what does shoestring catch mean?)
   • mesh (what does mesh mean?)
   • meshing (what does meshing mean?)
   • interlock (what does interlock mean?)
   • interlocking (what does interlocking mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • snatch (what does snatch mean?)
   • snatch up (what does snatch up mean?)
   • snap (what does snap mean?)
   • snatch (what does snatch mean?)
   • snatch (what does snatch mean?)
   • snatch up (what does snatch up mean?)
   • snap (what does snap mean?)
   • snap up (what does snap up mean?)
   • snaffle (what does snaffle mean?)
   • grab (what does grab mean?)
   • grab (what does grab mean?)
   • grab (what does grab mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • grab (what does grab mean?)
   • take hold of (what does take hold of mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • grab (what does grab mean?)
   • take hold of (what does take hold of mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
   Usage Example(s)
   • he played catch with his son in the backyard
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • game (what does game mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fastener (what does fastener mean?)
   • fastening (what does fastening mean?)
   • holdfast (what does holdfast mean?)
   • fixing (what does fixing mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • hasp (what does hasp mean?)
   • hood latch (what does hood latch mean?)
   • hook (what does hook mean?)
   • latch (what does latch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hitch (what does hitch mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a restraint that checks the motion of something
   Synonym(s)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he used a book as a stop to hold the door open
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • restraint (what does restraint mean?)
   • constraint (what does constraint mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • doorstop (what does doorstop mean?)
   • doorstopper (what does doorstopper mean?)
   • pawl (what does pawl mean?)
   • detent (what does detent mean?)
   • click (what does click mean?)
   • dog (what does dog mean?)
   • tripper (what does tripper mean?)
   • trip (what does trip mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • block up (what does block up mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • intercept (what does intercept mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • turn back (what does turn back mean?)
   • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • contain (what does contain mean?)
   • hold back (what does hold back mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a hidden drawback
   Usage Example(s)
   • it sounds good but what’’s the catch?
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • drawback (what does drawback mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • manner of speaking (what does manner of speaking mean?)
   • speech (what does speech mean?)
   • delivery (what does delivery mean?)
8. Meaning
   • anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he shared his catch with the others
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • object (what does object mean?)
   • physical object (what does physical object mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
   Synonym(s)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • adult (what does adult mean?)
   • grownup (what does grownup mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • twin (what does twin mean?)
   • capture (what does capture mean?)
   • enamour (what does enamour mean?)
   • trance (what does trance mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • becharm (what does becharm mean?)
   • enamor (what does enamor mean?)
   • captivate (what does captivate mean?)
   • beguile (what does beguile mean?)
   • charm (what does charm mean?)
   • fascinate (what does fascinate mean?)
   • bewitch (what does bewitch mean?)
   • entrance (what does entrance mean?)
   • enchant (what does enchant mean?)
10. Meaning
    • the quantity that was caught
    Synonym(s)
    • haul (what does haul mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the catch was only 10 fish
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • indefinite quantity (what does indefinite quantity mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • capture (what does capture mean?)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)

CATCH as VERB

1. Meaning
   • contract
   Usage Example(s)
   • did you catch a cold?
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • contract (what does contract mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • get (what does get mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • catch cold (what does catch cold mean?)
2. Meaning
   • delay or hold up
   • prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
   Usage Example(s)
   • I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • delay (what does delay mean?)
   • detain (what does detain mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
3. Meaning
   • be struck or affected by
   Usage Example(s)
   • catch fire
   • catch the mood
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change (what does change mean?)
4. Meaning
   • grasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of
   Synonym(s)
   • get (what does get mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
5. Meaning
   • detect a blunder or misstep
   Synonym(s)
   • trip up (what does trip up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The reporter tripped up the senator
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • learn (what does learn mean?)
   • hear (what does hear mean?)
   • get word (what does get word mean?)
   • get wind (what does get wind mean?)
   • pick up (what does pick up mean?)
   • find out (what does find out mean?)
   • get a line (what does get a line mean?)
   • discover (what does discover mean?)
   • see (what does see mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • trip (what does trip mean?)
   • trip-up (what does trip-up mean?)
   • stumble (what does stumble mean?)
   • misstep (what does misstep mean?)
6. Meaning
   • discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly
   • catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
   Usage Example(s)
   • She caught her son eating candy
   • She was caught shoplifting
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • surprise (what does surprise mean?)
7. Meaning
   • become aware of
   Usage Example(s)
   • he caught her staring out the window
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • witness (what does witness mean?)
   • find (what does find mean?)
   • see (what does see mean?)
8. Meaning
   • be the catcher
   Usage Example(s)
   • Who is catching?
   Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • play (what does play mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • catcher (what does catcher mean?)
9. Meaning
   • catch up with and possibly overtake
   Synonym(s)
   • catch up with (what does catch up with mean?)
   • overtake (what does overtake mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
   Derived(s)
   • passing (what does passing mean?)
   • overtaking (what does overtaking mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • compete (what does compete mean?)
   • vie (what does vie mean?)
   • contend (what does contend mean?)
10. Meaning
    • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
    Synonym(s)
    • capture (what does capture mean?)
    • get (what does get mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • We finally got the suspect
    • Did you catch the thief?
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • seize (what does seize mean?)
    • prehend (what does prehend mean?)
    • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • recapture (what does recapture mean?)
    • retake (what does retake mean?)
    • lasso (what does lasso mean?)
    • rope (what does rope mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • capture (what does capture mean?)
    • seizure (what does seizure mean?)
    • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
    • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)
    • collar (what does collar mean?)
    • pinch (what does pinch mean?)
    • taking into custody (what does taking into custody mean?)
11. Meaning
    • to hook or entangle
    Synonym(s)
    • hitch (what does hitch mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • One foot caught in the stirrup
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • attach (what does attach mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • unhitch (what does unhitch mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • snag (what does snag mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)
12. Meaning
    • cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
    Usage Example(s)
    • I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles
13. Meaning
    • spread or be communicated
    Usage Example(s)
    • The fashion did not catch
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • spread (what does spread mean?)
    • propagate (what does propagate mean?)
14. Meaning
    • reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
    Synonym(s)
    • get (what does get mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the rock caught her in the back of the head
    • The blow got him in the back
    • The punch caught him in the stomach
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • hit (what does hit mean?)
15. Meaning
    • take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
    Synonym(s)
    • grab (what does grab mean?)
    • take hold of (what does take hold of mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Catch the ball!
    • Grab the elevator door!
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • seize (what does seize mean?)
    • prehend (what does prehend mean?)
    • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • harpoon (what does harpoon mean?)
    • fish (what does fish mean?)
    • hook (what does hook mean?)
    • net (what does net mean?)
    • nett (what does nett mean?)
    • intercept (what does intercept mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    See Also
    • catch up (what does catch up mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)
    • grab (what does grab mean?)
    • snatch (what does snatch mean?)
    • snap (what does snap mean?)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)
    • grab (what does grab mean?)
    • snatch (what does snatch mean?)
    • snap (what does snap mean?)
    • catcher (what does catcher mean?)
    • catcher (what does catcher mean?)
    • plate (what does plate mean?)
16. Meaning
    • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    Synonym(s)
    • capture (what does capture mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • I caught a rabbit in the trap toady
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • get (what does get mean?)
    • acquire (what does acquire mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • hunt (what does hunt mean?)
    • run (what does run mean?)
    • hunt down (what does hunt down mean?)
    • track down (what does track down mean?)
    • bag (what does bag mean?)
    • batfowl (what does batfowl mean?)
    • rat (what does rat mean?)
    • trap (what does trap mean?)
    • entrap (what does entrap mean?)
    • snare (what does snare mean?)
    • ensnare (what does ensnare mean?)
    • trammel (what does trammel mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)
    • haul (what does haul mean?)
    • captor (what does captor mean?)
    • capturer (what does capturer mean?)
17. Meaning
    • take in and retain
    Usage Example(s)
    • We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • roll up (what does roll up mean?)
    • collect (what does collect mean?)
    • accumulate (what does accumulate mean?)
    • pile up (what does pile up mean?)
    • amass (what does amass mean?)
    • compile (what does compile mean?)
    • hoard (what does hoard mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • catchment (what does catchment mean?)
18. Meaning
    • attract and fix
    Synonym(s)
    • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
    • get (what does get mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • His look caught her
    • She caught his eye
    • Catch the attention of the waiter
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • attract (what does attract mean?)
    • pull (what does pull mean?)
    • pull in (what does pull in mean?)
    • draw (what does draw mean?)
    • draw in (what does draw in mean?)
19. Meaning
    • apprehend and reproduce accurately
    Synonym(s)
    • get (what does get mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
    • She got the mood just right in her photographs
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • reproduce (what does reproduce mean?)
20. Meaning
    • attract
    • cause to be enamored
    Synonym(s)
    • becharm (what does becharm mean?)
    • beguile (what does beguile mean?)
    • bewitch (what does bewitch mean?)
    • captivate (what does captivate mean?)
    • capture (what does capture mean?)
    • charm (what does charm mean?)
    • enamor (what does enamor mean?)
    • enamour (what does enamour mean?)
    • enchant (what does enchant mean?)
    • entrance (what does entrance mean?)
    • fascinate (what does fascinate mean?)
    • trance (what does trance mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She captured all the men’’s hearts
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • attract (what does attract mean?)
    • appeal (what does appeal mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • work (what does work mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • captivation (what does captivation mean?)
    • enchantment (what does enchantment mean?)
    • enthrallment (what does enthrallment mean?)
    • fascination (what does fascination mean?)
    • entrancement (what does entrancement mean?)
    • ravishment (what does ravishment mean?)
    • bewitchery (what does bewitchery mean?)
    • beguilement (what does beguilement mean?)
    • animal magnetism (what does animal magnetism mean?)
    • captivation (what does captivation mean?)
    • enchantment (what does enchantment mean?)
    • enthrallment (what does enthrallment mean?)
    • fascination (what does fascination mean?)
    • smoothie (what does smoothie mean?)
    • smoothy (what does smoothy mean?)
    • sweet talker (what does sweet talker mean?)
    • charmer (what does charmer mean?)
    • appeal (what does appeal mean?)
    • appealingness (what does appealingness mean?)
    • charm (what does charm mean?)
    • charmer (what does charmer mean?)
    • beguiler (what does beguiler mean?)
    • bewitchery (what does bewitchery mean?)
    • beguilement (what does beguilement mean?)
    • animal magnetism (what does animal magnetism mean?)
    • charmer (what does charmer mean?)
    • beguiler (what does beguiler mean?)
    • captive (what does captive mean?)
    • fascination (what does fascination mean?)
    • captivation (what does captivation mean?)
    • captivation (what does captivation mean?)
    • enchantment (what does enchantment mean?)
    • enthrallment (what does enthrallment mean?)
    • fascination (what does fascination mean?)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)
    • match (what does match mean?)
    • enchantment (what does enchantment mean?)
    • spell (what does spell mean?)
    • trance (what does trance mean?)
21. Meaning
    • reach in time
    Usage Example(s)
    • I have to catch a train at 7 o”clock
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • board (what does board mean?)
    • get on (what does get on mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • get (what does get mean?)
22. Meaning
    • suffer from the receipt of
    Synonym(s)
    • get (what does get mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She will catch hell for this behavior!
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • hurt (what does hurt mean?)
    • ache (what does ache mean?)
    • suffer (what does suffer mean?)
23. Meaning
    • perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
    Synonym(s)
    • pick up (what does pick up mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • perceive (what does perceive mean?)
    • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
24. Meaning
    • see or watch
    Synonym(s)
    • see (what does see mean?)
    • take in (what does take in mean?)
    • view (what does view mean?)
    • watch (what does watch mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • watch (what does watch mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • visualize (what does visualize mean?)
    • visualise (what does visualise mean?)
    • spectate (what does spectate mean?)
    • preview (what does preview mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • seer (what does seer mean?)
    • view (what does view mean?)
    • eyeshot (what does eyeshot mean?)
    • view (what does view mean?)
    • survey (what does survey mean?)
    • sight (what does sight mean?)
    • view (what does view mean?)
    • aspect (what does aspect mean?)
    • prospect (what does prospect mean?)
    • scene (what does scene mean?)
    • vista (what does vista mean?)
    • panorama (what does panorama mean?)
    • spectator (what does spectator mean?)
    • witness (what does witness mean?)
    • viewer (what does viewer mean?)
    • watcher (what does watcher mean?)
    • looker (what does looker mean?)
    • watch (what does watch mean?)
    • vigil (what does vigil mean?)
25. Meaning
    • hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
    Synonym(s)
    • overhear (what does overhear mean?)
    • take in (what does take in mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • We overheard the conversation at the next table
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • hear (what does hear mean?)
    Entail(s)
    • listen (what does listen mean?)
26. Meaning
    • perceive by hearing
    Synonym(s)
    • get (what does get mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • I didn”t catch your name
    • She didn”t get his name when they met the first time
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • hear (what does hear mean?)
27. Meaning
    • get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
    Usage Example(s)
    • Catch some sleep
    • catch one’’s breath
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • get (what does get mean?)
    • acquire (what does acquire mean?)
28. Meaning
    • check oneself during an action
    Usage Example(s)
    • She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • control (what does control mean?)
    • hold in (what does hold in mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • contain (what does contain mean?)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • curb (what does curb mean?)
    • moderate (what does moderate mean?)
29. Meaning
    • start burning
    Usage Example(s)
    • The fire caught
    Hypernyms(s) catch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • erupt (what does erupt mean?)
    • ignite (what does ignite mean?)
    • catch fire (what does catch fire mean?)
    • take fire (what does take fire mean?)
    • combust (what does combust mean?)
    • conflagrate (what does conflagrate mean?)