English noun: catch | |||
1. | catch (attribute) a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident | ||
Samples | It sounds good but what's the catch?. | ||
Synonyms | gimmick | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drawback | ||
2. | catch (quantity) the quantity that was caught | ||
Samples | The catch was only 10 fish. | ||
Synonyms | haul | ||
Broader (hypernym) | indefinite quantity | ||
3. | catch (person) a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect | ||
Synonyms | match | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adult, grownup | ||
4. | catch (object) anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) | ||
Samples | He shared his catch with the others. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | object, physical object | ||
5. | catch (communication) a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | delivery, manner of speaking, speech | ||
6. | catch (artifact) a restraint that checks the motion of something | ||
Samples | He used a book as a stop to hold the door open. | ||
Synonyms | stop | ||
Broader (hypernym) | constraint, restraint | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bench hook, click, detent, dog, doorstop, doorstopper, pawl, trip, tripper | ||
7. | catch (artifact) a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hasp, hood latch, hook, latch | ||
8. | catch (act) a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth | ||
Samples | He played catch with his son in the backyard. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | game | ||
9. | catch (act) the act of catching an object with the hands | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | grab, snap, snatch | ||
Broader (hypernym) | touch, touching | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fair catch, interception, interlock, interlocking, mesh, meshing, rebound, reception, shoestring catch | ||
10. | catch (act) the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) | ||
Samples | The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar. | ||
Synonyms | apprehension, arrest, collar, pinch, taking into custody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | capture, gaining control, seizure | ||
English verb: catch | |||
1. | catch (cognition) discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state | ||
Samples | She caught her son eating candy. She was caught shoplifting. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | surprise | ||
Verb group | catch | ||
2. | catch (perception) perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | pick up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | comprehend, perceive | ||
3. | catch (contact) reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | ||
Samples | The rock caught her in the back of the head. The blow got him in the back. The punch caught him in the stomach. | ||
Synonyms | get | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hit | ||
4. | catch (contact) take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of | ||
Samples | Catch the ball!. Grab the elevator door!. | ||
Synonyms | grab, take hold of | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clutch, prehend, seize | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fish, harpoon, hook, intercept, net, nett, stop | ||
Verb group | catch | ||
5. | catch (contact) succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase | ||
Samples | We finally got the suspect. Did you catch the thief?. | ||
Synonyms | capture, get | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clutch, prehend, seize | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | lasso, recapture, retake, rope | ||
6. | catch (contact) to hook or entangle | ||
Samples | One foot caught in the stirrup. | ||
Synonyms | hitch | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attach | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | snag | ||
Verb group | catch | ||
Antonyms | unhitch | ||
7. | catch (contact) attract and fix | ||
Samples | His look caught her. She caught his eye. Catch the attention of the waiter. | ||
Synonyms | arrest, get | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attract, draw, draw in, pull, pull in | ||
8. | catch (contact) capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping | ||
Samples | I caught a rabbit in the trap today. | ||
Synonyms | capture | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | acquire, get | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bag, batfowl, ensnare, entrap, frog, hunt, hunt down, rat, run, snare, track down, trammel, trap | ||
Verb group | catch | ||
9. | catch (motion) reach in time | ||
Samples | I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | board, get on | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | get | ||
Verb group | catch, catch up with, overtake | ||
10. | catch (possession) get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly | ||
Samples | Catch some sleep. Catch one's breath. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | acquire, get | ||
11. | catch (competition) catch up with and possibly overtake | ||
Samples | The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp. | ||
Synonyms | catch up with, overtake | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Entail | compete, contend, vie | ||
Verb group | catch | ||
12. | catch (change) be struck or affected by | ||
Samples | Catch fire. Catch the mood. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
Verb group | catch, get | ||
13. | catch (social) check oneself during an action | ||
Samples | She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate | ||
14. | catch (perception) hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers | ||
Samples | We overheard the conversation at the next table. | ||
Synonyms | overhear, take in | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody INFINITIVE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hear | ||
Entail | listen | ||
Verb group | catch, get | ||
15. | catch (perception) see or watch | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue catch the movie | ||
Synonyms | see, take in, view, watch | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | watch | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | preview, spectate, visualise, visualize | ||
Verb group | see | ||
16. | catch (contact) cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled | ||
Samples | I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Verb group | catch, catch, hitch | ||
17. | catch (cognition) detect a blunder or misstep | ||
Samples | The reporter tripped up the senator. | ||
Synonyms | trip up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, hear, learn, pick up, see | ||
18. | catch (cognition) grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | get | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | understand | ||
Verb group | catch, get, get | ||
19. | catch (body) contract | ||
Samples | Did you catch a cold?. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | contract, get, take | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | catch cold | ||
Verb group | contract, get, take | ||
20. | catch (weather) start burning | ||
Samples | The fire caught. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | catch fire, combust, conflagrate, erupt, ignite, take fire | ||
21. | catch (perception) perceive by hearing | ||
Samples | I didn't catch your name. She didn't get his name when they met the first time. | ||
Synonyms | get | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hear | ||
Verb group | catch, overhear, take in | ||
22. | catch (perception) suffer from the receipt of | ||
Samples | She will catch hell for this behavior!. | ||
Synonyms | get | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ache, hurt, suffer | ||
Verb group | catch, get, receive | ||
23. | catch (emotion) attract; cause to be enamored | ||
Samples | She captured all the men's hearts. | ||
Synonyms | becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appeal, attract | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hold, work | ||
24. | catch (creation) apprehend and reproduce accurately | ||
Samples | She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings. She got the mood just right in her photographs. | ||
Synonyms | get | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | reproduce | ||
Verb group | catch, get | ||
25. | catch (contact) take in and retain | ||
Samples | We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accumulate, amass, collect, compile, hoard, pile up, roll up | ||
Verb group | capture, catch | ||
26. | catch (contact) spread or be communicated | ||
Samples | The fashion did not catch. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | propagate, spread | ||
27. | catch (competition) be the catcher | ||
Samples | Who is catching?. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
Verb group | catch, grab, take hold of | ||
Domain category | baseball, baseball game | ||
28. | catch (cognition) become aware of | ||
Samples | He caught her staring out the window. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | find, see, witness | ||
Verb group | catch | ||
29. | catch (change) delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned | ||
Samples | I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | delay, detain, hold up | ||
Verb group | catch | ||