Hyphenation of catch

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catch

Definitions of catch:

1.
A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
It sounds good but what's the catch?
2.
The quantity that was caught
The catch was only 10 fish
3.
A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
4.
Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
He shared his catch with the others
5.
A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
6.
A restraint that checks the motion of something
He used a book as a stop to hold the door open
7.
A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
8.
A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
He played catch with his son in the backyard
9.
The act of catching an object with the hands
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
10.
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
11.
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.
Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Catch the ball! Grab the elevator door!
15.
Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
We finally got the suspect Did you catch the thief?
16.
To hook or entangle
One foot caught in the stirrup
17.
Attract and fix
His look caught her She caught his eye Catch the attention of the waiter
18.
Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
I caught a rabbit in the trap today
19.
Reach in time
I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
20.
Get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
Catch some sleep Catch one's breath
21.
Catch up with and possibly overtake
The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
22.
Be struck or affected by
Catch fire Catch the mood
23.
Check oneself during an action
She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
24.
Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
We overheard the conversation at the next table
25.
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
26.
Cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles
27.
Detect a blunder or misstep
The reporter tripped up the senator
28.
Grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
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
29.
Contract
Did you catch a cold?
30.
Start burning
The fire caught
31.
Perceive by hearing
I didn't catch your name She didn't get his name when they met the first time
32.
Suffer from the receipt of
She will catch hell for this behavior!
33.
Attract
Cause to be enamored She captured all the men's hearts
34.
Apprehend and reproduce accurately
She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings She got the mood just right in her photographs
35.
Take in and retain
We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
36.
Spread or be communicated
The fashion did not catch
37.
Be the catcher
Who is catching?
38.
Become aware of
He caught her staring out the window
39.
Delay or hold up
Prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting

Synonyms of catch:

noun drawback
noun haul, indefinite quantity
noun match, adult, grownup
noun object, physical object
nounmanner of speaking, speech, delivery
noun stop, restraint, constraint
noun fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
noun game
noun grab, snatch, snap, touch, touching
noun apprehension, arrest, collar, pinch, taking into custody, capture, gaining control, seizure
verb surprise
verbpick up, perceive, comprehend
verb get, hit
verb grab, take hold of, seize, prehend, clutch, catch up
verb get, capture, seize, prehend, clutch
verb hitch, attach
verb arrest, get, attract, pull, pull in, draw, draw in
verb capture, get, acquire
verb board, get on
verb get, acquire
verb overtake, catch up with
verb change
verb control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
verbtake in, overhear, hear
verb watch, view, see, take in, watch
verbtrip up, learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see
verb get, understand
verb contract, take, get
verb erupt, ignite, catch fire, take fire, combust, conflagrate
verb get, hear
verb get, hurt, ache, suffer
verb capture, enamour, trance, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant, attract, appeal
verb get, reproduce
verbroll up, collect, accumulate, pile up, amass, compile, hoard
verb spread, propagate
verb play
verb witness, find, see
verb delay, detain, hold up

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