noun Download 🔗Share The act of seizing or capturing. Examples : "The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work." action achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball. Examples : "Nice catch!" sport action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of noticing, understanding or hearing. Examples : "Good catch. I never would have remembered that." mind sensation communication ability essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The game of catching a ball. Examples : "The kids love to play catch." sport game entertainment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something which is captured or caught. Examples : "The catch amounted to five tons of swordfish." action thing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse. Examples : "Did you see his latest catch?" family person society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening. Examples : "She installed a sturdy catch to keep her cabinets closed tight." device machine part structure building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion. Examples : "Her voice had a catch as she told her teacher about the problem with the project. " emotion sound sensation mind body essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (sometimes noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation. Examples : "The catch in the job offer was a hidden clause requiring a two-year commitment. " business economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use. Examples : "I bent over to see under the table and got a catch in my side." medicine physiology body sensation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fragment of music or poetry. Examples : "The student memorized the beautiful catch from the song they were learning in music class. " music literature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush. Examples : "The police set up a catch to arrest the bank robber. " military action police essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A crop which has germinated and begun to grow. Examples : "The farmer's spring catch of wheat is looking healthy. " agriculture plant seed essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch. Examples : "The captain of the fishing boat sailed the ketch across the bay. " nautical sailing vehicle essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics. Examples : "The school's talent show featured a lively catch, with the students singing a funny, raucous song about their teachers. " music entertainment literature style sex human culture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse. Examples : "The song's catchy catch was "Happy birthday to you." " music literature entertainment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out. Examples : "The shortstop made a great catch, resulting in an out. " sport action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well. Examples : "The baseball team's star catch is known for his amazing reflexes and sure hands. " sport job ability essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The first contact of an oar with the water. Examples : "The rower felt the satisfying catch of the oar in the water. " nautical sailing sport action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough. Examples : "The child had a slight catch in her breath before answering the teacher's question. " medicine physiology body sensation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Passing opportunities seized; snatches. Examples : "The job fair offered many catches, but she only managed to snag one interview. " achievement possibility action business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A slight remembrance; a trace. Examples : "After a long day, Sarah had only a faint catch of what she had eaten for lunch. " mind sensation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (heading) To capture, overtake. Examples : "The cheetah easily caught the gazelle. " action sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (heading) To seize hold of. Examples : "The student quickly caught the ball thrown by his teammate. " action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share (heading) To receive (by being in the way). Examples : "The rain caught me on my way home from school. " action sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (heading) To take in with one's senses or intellect. Examples : "The news report caught my attention. " sensation mind action communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (heading) To seize attention, interest. Examples : "The new teacher's engaging presentation quickly caught the students' attention. " communication media entertainment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (heading) To obtain or experience Examples : "I caught a cold last week. " action achievement sensation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading