Definition (noun) a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
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it sounds good but what's the catch?
Definition (noun) the quantity that was caught
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the catch was only 10 fish
Definition (noun) a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Definition (noun) anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
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he shared his catch with the others
Definition (noun) a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
Definition (noun) a restraint that checks the motion of something
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he used a book as a stop to hold the door open
Definition (noun) a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
Definition (noun) a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
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he played catch with his son in the backyard
Definition (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
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Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
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he made a grab for the ball before it landed
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Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
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the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
Definition (noun) the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
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the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
Definition (verb) discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
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She caught her son eating candy
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She was caught shoplifting
Definition (verb) perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
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I caught the aroma of coffee
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He caught the allusion in her glance
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ears open to catch every sound
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The dog picked up the scent
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Catch a glimpse
Definition (verb) reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
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the rock caught her in the back of the head
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The blow got him in the back
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The punch caught him in the stomach
Definition (verb) take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
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Catch the ball!
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Grab the elevator door!
Definition (verb) succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
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We finally got the suspect
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Did you catch the thief?
Definition (verb) to hook or entangle
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One foot caught in the stirrup
Definition (verb) attract and fix
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His look caught her
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She caught his eye
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Catch the attention of the waiter
Definition (verb) capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
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I caught a rabbit in the trap today
Definition (verb) reach in time
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I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
Definition (verb) get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
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Catch some sleep
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catch one's breath
Definition (verb) catch up with and possibly overtake
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The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
Definition (verb) be struck or affected by
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catch fire
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catch the mood
Definition (verb) check oneself during an action
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She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
Definition (verb) hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
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We overheard the conversation at the next table
Definition (verb) see or watch
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view a show on television
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This program will be seen all over the world
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view an exhibition
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Catch a show on Broadway
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see a movie
Definition (verb) cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
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I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles
Definition (verb) detect a blunder or misstep
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The reporter tripped up the senator
Definition (verb) grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
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did you catch that allusion?
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We caught something of his theory in the lecture
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don't catch your meaning
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did you get it?
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She didn't get the joke
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I just don't get him
Definition (verb) contract
Definition (verb) start burning
Definition (verb) perceive by hearing
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I didn't catch your name
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She didn't get his name when they met the first time
Definition (verb) suffer from the receipt of
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She will catch hell for this behavior!
Definition (verb) attract; cause to be enamored
Synonyms :
becharm ,
beguile ,
bewitch ,
captivate ,
capture ,
charm ,
enamor ,
enamour ,
enchant ,
entrance ,
fascinate ,
trance
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She captured all the men's hearts
Definition (verb) apprehend and reproduce accurately
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She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
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She got the mood just right in her photographs
Definition (verb) take in and retain
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We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
Definition (verb) spread or be communicated
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The fashion did not catch
Definition (verb) be the catcher
Definition (verb) become aware of
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he caught her staring out the window
Definition (verb) delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
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I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting