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catch definition
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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 -------------- Sense 4 catch, grab, take hold of => seize, prehend, clutch Sense 26 catch => play -------------- Sense 6 hitch, catch => attach Sense 16 catch Sense 28 catch => delay, detain, hold up -------------- Sense 9 catch => board, get on Sense 11 overtake, catch, catch up with -------------- Sense 12 catch => change Sense 22 catch, get => hurt, ache, suffer -------------- Sense 14 catch, take in overhear => hear Sense 21 catch, get => hear -------------- Sense 18 catch, get => understand Sense 24 catch, get => reproduce -------------- Sense 2 catch, pick up => perceive, comprehend -------------- Sense 3 get catch => hit -------------- Sense 5 get catch, capture => seize, prehend, clutch -------------- Sense 7 catch, arrest, get => attract, pull pull in draw in -------------- Sense 8 capture, catch => get acquire -------------- Sense 10 catch => get acquire -------------- Sense 13 catch => control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate -------------- Sense 15 watch, view, see catch, take in => watch -------------- Sense 17 trip up catch => learn, hear, get word get wind, pick up find out get a line discover, see -------------- Sense 19 catch => contract, take get -------------- Sense 20 catch => ignite, erupt, catch fire, take fire -------------- Sense 23 capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant => attract, appeal -------------- Sense 25 catch => spread -------------- 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") Grep of adj catch catching catchpenny catchy 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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