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Words with a similar base: catch, catch_up_with

'catch'

[catch.n.01] as in: a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

Examples:
it sounds good but what's the catch?

'catch'

[catch.n.02] as in: the quantity that was caught

Examples:
the catch was only 10 fish

'catch'

[catch.n.03] as in: a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

'catch'

[catch.n.04] as in: anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)

Examples:
he shared his catch with the others

'catch'

[catch.n.05] as in: a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)

'catch'

[catch.n.06] as in: a restraint that checks the motion of something

Examples:
he used a book as a stop to hold the door open

'catch'

[catch.n.07] as in: a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

'catch'

[catch.n.08] as in: a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth

Examples:
he played catch with his son in the backyard

'catch'

[catch.n.09] as in: the act of catching an object with the hands

Examples:
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

'catch'

[apprehension.n.04] as in: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Examples:
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar

'catch'

[catch.v.01] as in: discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

Examples:
She caught her son eating candy
She was caught shoplifting

'catch'

[catch.v.02] as in: perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

Examples:
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

'catch'

[get.v.19] as in: reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

Examples:
the rock caught her in the back of the head
The blow got him in the back
The punch caught him in the stomach

'catch'

[catch.v.04] as in: take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

Examples:
Catch the ball!
Grab the elevator door!

'catch'

[get.v.11] as in: succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

Examples:
We finally got the suspect
Did you catch the thief?

'catch'

[hitch.v.01] as in: to hook or entangle

Examples:
One foot caught in the stirrup

'catch'

[catch.v.07] as in: attract and fix

Examples:
His look caught her
She caught his eye
Catch the attention of the waiter

'catch'

[capture.v.06] as in: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

Examples:
I caught a rabbit in the trap today

'catch'

[catch.v.09] as in: reach in time

Examples:
I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock

'catch'

[catch.v.10] as in: get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

Examples:
Catch some sleep
catch one's breath

'catch'

[overtake.v.01] as in: catch up with and possibly overtake

Examples:
The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp

'catch'

[catch.v.12] as in: be struck or affected by

Examples:
catch fire
catch the mood

'catch'

[catch.v.13] as in: check oneself during an action

Examples:
She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind

'catch'

[catch.v.14] as in: hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

Examples:
We overheard the conversation at the next table

'catch'

[watch.v.03] as in: see or watch

Examples:
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

'catch'

[catch.v.16] as in: cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled

Examples:
I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles

'catch'

[trip_up.v.01] as in: detect a blunder or misstep

Examples:
The reporter tripped up the senator

'catch'

[catch.v.18] as in: grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

Examples:
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

'catch'

[catch.v.19] as in: contract

Examples:
did you catch a cold?

'catch'

[catch.v.20] as in: start burning

Examples:
The fire caught

'catch'

[catch.v.21] as in: perceive by hearing

Examples:
I didn't catch your name
She didn't get his name when they met the first time

'catch'

[catch.v.22] as in: suffer from the receipt of

Examples:
She will catch hell for this behavior!

'catch'

[capture.v.02] as in: attract; cause to be enamored

Examples:
She captured all the men's hearts

'catch'

[catch.v.24] as in: apprehend and reproduce accurately

Examples:
She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
She got the mood just right in her photographs

'catch'

[catch.v.25] as in: take in and retain

Examples:
We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater

'catch'

[catch.v.26] as in: spread or be communicated

Examples:
The fashion did not catch

'catch'

[catch.v.27] as in: be the catcher

Examples:
Who is catching?

'catch'

[catch.v.28] as in: become aware of

Examples:
he caught her staring out the window

'catch'

[catch.v.29] as in: delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned

Examples:
I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting

Origins

					catch (English)
└── cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── cachier (Anglo-Norman)