nounπShareThe act of seizing or capturing."The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work."actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball."Nice catch!"sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of noticing, understanding or hearing."Good catch. I never would have remembered that."mindsensationcommunicationabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe game of catching a ball."The kids love to play catch."sportgameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which is captured or caught."The catch amounted to five tons of swordfish."actionthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse."Did you see his latest catch?"familypersonsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening."She installed a sturdy catch to keep her cabinets closed tight."devicemachinepartstructurebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion."Her voice had a catch as she told her teacher about the problem with the project. "emotionsoundsensationmindbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation."The catch in the job offer was a hidden clause requiring a two-year commitment. "businesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use."I bent over to see under the table and got a catch in my side."medicinephysiologybodysensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fragment of music or poetry."The student memorized the beautiful catch from the song they were learning in music class. "musicliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush."The police set up a catch to arrest the bank robber. "militaryactionpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crop which has germinated and begun to grow."The farmer's spring catch of wheat is looking healthy. "agricultureplantseedessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch."The captain of the fishing boat sailed the ketch across the bay. "nauticalsailingvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics."The school's talent show featured a lively catch, with the students singing a funny, raucous song about their teachers. "musicentertainmentliteraturestylesexhumancultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse."The song's catchy catch was "Happy birthday to you." "musicliteratureentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out."The shortstop made a great catch, resulting in an out. "sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well."The baseball team's star catch is known for his amazing reflexes and sure hands. "sportjobabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe first contact of an oar with the water."The rower felt the satisfying catch of the oar in the water. "nauticalsailingsportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough."The child had a slight catch in her breath before answering the teacher's question. "medicinephysiologybodysensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePassing opportunities seized; snatches."The job fair offered many catches, but she only managed to snag one interview. "achievementpossibilityactionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slight remembrance; a trace."After a long day, Sarah had only a faint catch of what she had eaten for lunch. "mindsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To capture, overtake."The cheetah easily caught the gazelle. "actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To seize hold of."The student quickly caught the ball thrown by his teammate. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To intercept."The security guard caught the thief trying to leave the store. "actionsportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To receive (by being in the way)."The rain caught me on my way home from school. "actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To take in with one's senses or intellect."The news report caught my attention. "sensationmindactioncommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To seize attention, interest."The new teacher's engaging presentation quickly caught the students' attention. "communicationmediaentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To obtain or experience"I caught a cold last week. "actionachievementsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading