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English to English noun
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a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident |  | Example: it sounds good but what's the catch?
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the quantity that was caught | | Example: the catch was only 10 fish
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a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect | | source: wordnet30
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anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) | | Example: he shared his catch with the others
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a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) | | source: wordnet30
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a restraint that checks the motion of something | | Example: he used a book as a stop to hold the door open
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a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window | | source: wordnet30
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a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth | | Example: he played catch with his son in the backyard
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the act of catching an object with the hands | | Example: 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
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the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) | | Example: the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
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Act of seizing; a grasp. | | source: webster1913 verb
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discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state | | Example: She caught her son eating candy
She was caught shoplifting
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perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily | | Example: 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
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reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | | Example: the rock caught her in the back of the head
The blow got him in the back
The punch caught him in the stomach
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take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of | | Example: Catch the ball!
Grab the elevator door!
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succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | | Example: We finally got the suspect
Did you catch the thief?
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to hook or entangle | | Example: One foot caught in the stirrup
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attract and fix | | Example: His look caught her
She caught his eye
Catch the attention of the waiter
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capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping | | Example: I caught a rabbit in the trap today
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reach in time | | Example: I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
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get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly | | Example: Catch some sleep
catch one's breath
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catch up with and possibly overtake | | Example: The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
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be struck or affected by | | Example: catch fire
catch the mood
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check oneself during an action | | Example: She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
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hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers | | Example: We overheard the conversation at the next table
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see or watch | | Example: 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
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cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled | | Example: I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles
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detect a blunder or misstep | | Example: The reporter tripped up the senator
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grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | | Example: 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
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contract | | Example: did you catch a cold?
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start burning | | Example: The fire caught
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perceive by hearing | | Example: I didn't catch your name
She didn't get his name when they met the first time
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suffer from the receipt of | | Example: She will catch hell for this behavior!
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attract; cause to be enamored | | Example: She captured all the men's hearts
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apprehend and reproduce accurately | | Example: She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
She got the mood just right in her photographs
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take in and retain | | Example: We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
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spread or be communicated | | Example: The fashion did not catch
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be the catcher | | Example: Who is catching?
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become aware of | | Example: he caught her staring out the window
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delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned | | Example: I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting
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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball. | | source: webster1913
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To attain possession. | | source: webster1913
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