Synonym: apprehend, arrest, capture, discover, seize, surprise, take. Similar words: catch on, catches, catch fire, catch up with, patch, watch, scratch, watch out for. Meaning: [kætʃ] n. 1. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident 2. the quantity that was caught 3. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect 4. anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) 5. a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) 6. a restraint that checks the motion of something 7. a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window 8. a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth 9. the act of catching an object with the hands 10. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal). v. 1. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state 2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily 3. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot 4. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of 5. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase 6. to hook or entangle 7. attract and fix 8. capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping 9. reach in time 10. get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly 11. catch up with and possibly overtake 12. be struck or affected by 13. check oneself during an action 14. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers 15. see or watch 16. cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled 17. detect a blunder or misstep 18. grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of 19. contract 20. start burning 21. perceive by hearing 22. suffer from the receipt of 23. attract; cause to be enamored 24. apprehend and reproduce accurately 25. take in and retain 26. spread or be communicated 27. be the catcher 28. become aware of 29. delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned.
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18. Eagles catch no flies.
24. Harm watch, harm catch.
26. He strained his ears to catch the sound.
27. They catch the fish by spearing them.
28. Try to catch some kip while you can.
29. We had to sprint to catch the bus.
30. The fielder muffed an easy catch.
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