Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb catch
8 of 28 senses of catch
Sense 4
catch, grab, take hold of
=> harpoon
=> fish
=> hook
=> net, nett
=> intercept, stop
Sense 5
get catch, capture
=> recapture, retake
=> lasso, rope
Sense 6
hitch, catch
=> snag
Sense 8
capture, catch
=> hunt, run, hunt down track down
=> bag
=> batfowl
=> recapture
=> rat
=> trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel
Sense 9
catch
=> get
Sense 15
watch, view, see catch, take in
=> spectate
=> preview
Sense 19
catch
=> catch cold
Sense 23
capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
=> hold
=> work
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb catch
8 of 28 senses of catch
Sense 4
catch, grab, take hold of
=> harpoon
=> fish
=> crab
=> seine
=> scallop, scollop
=> rail
=> brail
=> angle
=> flyfish
=> troll
=> shrimp
=> net fish
=> shark
=> trawl
=> still-fish
=> prawn
=> hook
=> seize
=> net, nett
=> intercept, stop
=> cut off cut out
Sense 5
get catch, capture
=> recapture, retake
=> lasso, rope
Sense 6
hitch, catch
=> snag
Sense 8
capture, catch
=> hunt, run, hunt down track down
=> snipe
=> whale
=> still-hunt, ambush
=> drive
=> drive
=> rabbit
=> fowl
=> grouse
=> snipe
=> poach
=> seal
=> ferret
=> course
=> foxhunt
=> tree
=> jacklight, jack
=> forage
=> hawk
=> falcon
=> fowl
=> scrounge, forage
=> bag
=> batfowl
=> recapture
=> rat
=> trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel
=> gin
Sense 9
catch
=> get
Sense 15
watch, view, see catch, take in
=> spectate
=> preview
Sense 19
catch
=> catch cold
Sense 23
capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
=> hold
=> work
Entailment of verb catch
2 of 28 senses of catch
Sense 11
overtake, catch, catch up with
=> compete, vie, contend
Sense 14
catch, take in overhear
=> listen
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb catch
28 senses of catch
Sense 1
catch
=> surprise
Sense 2
catch, pick up
=> perceive, comprehend
Sense 3
get catch
=> hit
Sense 4
catch, grab, take hold of
=> seize, prehend, clutch
Also See-> catch up#1
Sense 5
get catch, capture
=> seize, prehend, clutch
Sense 6
hitch, catch
=> attach
Sense 7
catch, arrest, get
=> attract, pull pull in draw in
Sense 8
capture, catch
=> get acquire
Sense 9
catch
=> board, get on
Sense 10
catch
=> get acquire
Sense 11
overtake, catch, catch up with
Sense 12
catch
=> change
Sense 13
catch
=> control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate
Sense 14
catch, take in overhear
=> hear
Sense 15
watch, view, see catch, take in
=> watch
Sense 16
catch
Sense 17
trip up catch
=> learn, hear, get word get wind, pick up find out get a line discover, see
Sense 18
catch, get
=> understand
Sense 19
catch
=> contract, take get
Sense 20
catch
=> ignite, erupt, catch fire, take fire
Sense 21
catch, get
=> hear
Sense 22
catch, get
=> hurt, ache, suffer
Sense 23
capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
=> attract, appeal
Sense 24
catch, get
=> reproduce
Sense 25
catch
=> spread
Sense 26
catch
=> play
Sense 27
catch
=> witness, find see
Sense 28
catch
=> delay, detain, hold up
Familiarity of verb catch
catch used as a verb is very familiar (polysemy count = 28)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb catch
Sense 1
catch
=> surprise
Sense 27
catch
=> witness, find see
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Sense 4
catch, grab, take hold of
=> seize, prehend, clutch
Sense 26
catch
=> play
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Sense 6
hitch, catch
=> attach
Sense 16
catch
Sense 28
catch
=> delay, detain, hold up
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Sense 9
catch
=> board, get on
Sense 11
overtake, catch, catch up with
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Sense 12
catch
=> change
Sense 22
catch, get
=> hurt, ache, suffer
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Sense 14
catch, take in overhear
=> hear
Sense 21
catch, get
=> hear
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Sense 18
catch, get
=> understand
Sense 24
catch, get
=> reproduce
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Sense 2
catch, pick up
=> perceive, comprehend
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Sense 3
get catch
=> hit
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Sense 5
get catch, capture
=> seize, prehend, clutch
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Sense 7
catch, arrest, get
=> attract, pull pull in draw in
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Sense 8
capture, catch
=> get acquire
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Sense 10
catch
=> get acquire
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Sense 13
catch
=> control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate
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Sense 15
watch, view, see catch, take in
=> watch
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Sense 17
trip up catch
=> learn, hear, get word get wind, pick up find out get a line discover, see
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Sense 19
catch
=> contract, take get
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Sense 20
catch
=> ignite, erupt, catch fire, take fire
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Sense 23
capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
=> attract, appeal
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Sense 25
catch
=> spread
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Grep of noun catch
catch
catch crop
catch phrase
catchall
catcher
catcher's mask
catchfly
catching
catchment
catchment area
catchment basin
catchphrase
catchweed
catchword
fair catch
glottal catch
safety catch
shoestring catch
Overview of noun catch
The noun catch has 10 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) catch -- (a hidden drawback; "it sounds good but what's the catch?")
2. catch, haul -- (the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish")
3. catch, match -- (a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect)
4. catch -- (anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others")
5. catch -- (a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion))
6. catch, stop -- (a restraint that checks the motion of something "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open")
7. catch -- (a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window)
8. catch -- (a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard")
9. catch, grab, snatch, snap -- (the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate")
10. apprehension, arrest, catch, collar, pinch, taking into custody -- (the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar")
Overview of verb catch
The verb catch has 28 senses (first 19 from tagged texts)
1. (19) catch -- (discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state: "She caught her son eating candy"; "She was caught shoplifting")
2. (14) catch, pick up -- (perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "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")
3. (10) get catch -- (reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot: "the rock caught her in the back of the head"; "The blow got him in the back"; "The punch caught him in the stomach")
4. (9) catch, grab, take hold of -- (take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of "Catch the ball!" "Grab the elevator door!")
5. (8) get catch, capture -- (succeed in catching or seizing, , esp. after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?")
6. (7) hitch, catch -- (to hook or entangle: "One foot caught in the stirrup")
7. (6) catch, arrest, get -- (attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter")
8. (4) capture, catch -- (capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady")
9. (3) catch -- (reach in time; "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock")
10. (2) catch -- (get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly; "Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath")
11. (2) overtake, catch, catch up with -- (catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp")
12. (2) catch -- (be struck or affected by "catch fire", "catch the mood", etc.)
13. (1) catch -- (check oneself during an action "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind")
14. (1) catch, take in overhear -- (hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table")
15. (1) watch, view, see catch, take in -- (see or watch; "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")
16. (1) catch -- (cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled; "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles")
17. (1) trip up catch -- (detect a blunder or misstep: "The reporter tripped up the senator")
18. (1) catch, get -- (grasp with the mind; "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")
19. (1) catch -- (contract; "did you catch a cold?")
20. catch -- (start burning; "The fire caught.")
21. catch, get -- (perceive by hearing; "I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time")
22. catch, get -- (suffer from the receipt of "She will catch hell for this behavior!")
23. capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant -- (attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts")
24. catch, get -- (apprehend and reproduce accurately; "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs")
25. catch -- (spread or be communicated; "The fashion did not catch")
26. catch -- (be the catcher, in baseball; "Who is catching?")
27. catch -- (become aware of "he caught her staring out the window")
28. catch -- (delay or hold up prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned; "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting")
Overview of noun catch
The noun catch has 10 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) catch -- (a hidden drawback; "it sounds good but what's the catch?")
2. catch, haul -- (the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish")
3. catch, match -- (a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect)
4. catch -- (anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others")
5. catch -- (a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion))
6. catch, stop -- (a restraint that checks the motion of something "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open")
7. catch -- (a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window)
8. catch -- (a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard")
9. catch, grab, snatch, snap -- (the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate")
10. apprehension, arrest, catch, collar, pinch, taking into custody -- (the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar")
Overview of verb catch
The verb catch has 28 senses (first 19 from tagged texts)
1. (19) catch -- (discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state: "She caught her son eating candy"; "She was caught shoplifting")
2. (14) catch, pick up -- (perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "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")
3. (10) get catch -- (reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot: "the rock caught her in the back of the head"; "The blow got him in the back"; "The punch caught him in the stomach")
4. (9) catch, grab, take hold of -- (take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of "Catch the ball!" "Grab the elevator door!")
5. (8) get catch, capture -- (succeed in catching or seizing, , esp. after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?")
6. (7) hitch, catch -- (to hook or entangle: "One foot caught in the stirrup")
7. (6) catch, arrest, get -- (attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter")
8. (4) capture, catch -- (capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady")
9. (3) catch -- (reach in time; "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock")
10. (2) catch -- (get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly; "Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath")
11. (2) overtake, catch, catch up with -- (catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp")
12. (2) catch -- (be struck or affected by "catch fire", "catch the mood", etc.)
13. (1) catch -- (check oneself during an action "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind")
14. (1) catch, take in overhear -- (hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table")
15. (1) watch, view, see catch, take in -- (see or watch; "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")
16. (1) catch -- (cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled; "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles")
17. (1) trip up catch -- (detect a blunder or misstep: "The reporter tripped up the senator")
18. (1) catch, get -- (grasp with the mind; "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")
19. (1) catch -- (contract; "did you catch a cold?")
20. catch -- (start burning; "The fire caught.")
21. catch, get -- (perceive by hearing; "I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time")
22. catch, get -- (suffer from the receipt of "She will catch hell for this behavior!")
23. capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant -- (attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts")
24. catch, get -- (apprehend and reproduce accurately; "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs")
25. catch -- (spread or be communicated; "The fashion did not catch")
26. catch -- (be the catcher, in baseball; "Who is catching?")
27. catch -- (become aware of "he caught her staring out the window")
28. catch -- (delay or hold up prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned; "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting")
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