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catch

Letters that make catch

a, c, h, t are letters that make 'catch'

Words within catch

TC, at, cat, CAT, CA, At, Ca, Tc are words within 'catch'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of catch

catchy is a word created by adding a letter to 'catch'

catch is a 5 letter word starting with c
catch is a 5 letter word ending with h

39 possible definitions for 'catch'

Catch as "a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of game.

Example of catch used within this context

"he played catch with his son in the backyard"

Catch as "a restraint that checks the motion of something"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stop has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of restraint, constraint.

Types of catch

bench hook, doorstop, doorstopper, pawl, detent, click, dog, tripper, trip are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

barricade, turn back, block off, block up, contain, arrest, hold back, intercept, stop, blockade, block, check, bar are derivatives of 'catch'.

Catch as "a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of speech, manner of speaking, delivery.

Catch as "contract"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of get, contract, take.

Types of catch

catch cold is a type of catch.

Verb groups of catch

get, contract, take are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"did you catch a cold?"

Catch as "a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

match has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of adult, grownup.

Derivatives of catch

couple, enchant, enamour, becharm, captivate, beguile, fascinate, twin, match, pair, mate, trance, capture, bewitch, charm, enamor, entrance, catch are derivatives of 'catch'.

Catch as "the quantity that was caught"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

haul has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of indefinite quantity.

Derivatives of catch

capture, catch are derivatives of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"the catch was only 10 fish"

Catch as "delay or hold up, prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of hold up, detain, delay.

Verb groups of catch

catch is a verb group of catch.

Catch as "be struck or affected by"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of change.

Verb groups of catch

get, catch are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"catch fire", "catch the mood"

Catch as "detect a blunder or misstep"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

trip up has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of discover, learn, hear, get word, get wind, find out, get a line, see, pick up.

Derivatives of catch

trip-up, stumble, misstep, trip are derivatives of 'catch'.

Catch as "become aware of"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of see, witness, find.

Verb groups of catch

catch is a verb group of catch.

Catch as "be the catcher"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of play.

catch as a category

'catch' can be a category of baseball, baseball game.

Derivatives of catch

catcher, backstop are derivatives of 'catch'.

Verb groups of catch

take hold of, catch, grab are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"Who is catching?"

Catch as "catch up with and possibly overtake"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

overtake, catch up with have the same meaning as 'catch'

Derivatives of catch

passing, overtaking are derivatives of 'catch'.

Verb groups of catch

catch is a verb group of catch.

Entailments to catch

compete, vie, contend are entailments to 'catch'.

Catch as "spread or be communicated"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of propagate, spread.

Example of catch used within this context

"The fashion did not catch"

Catch as "reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of hit.

Catch as "take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take hold of, grab have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of seize, prehend, clutch.

Types of catch

fish, harpoon, net, hook, intercept, stop, nett are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

catcher, catch, snap, grab, snatch, backstop are derivatives of 'catch'.

Verb groups of catch

catch is a verb group of catch.

Example of catch used within this context

"Catch the ball!", "Grab the elevator door!"

Catch as "apprehend and reproduce accurately"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of reproduce.

Verb groups of catch

catch, get are verb groups of 'catch'.

Catch as "reach in time"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of get on, board.

Types of catch

get is a type of catch.

Verb groups of catch

overtake, catch up with, catch are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"

Catch as "suffer from the receipt of"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of suffer, hurt, ache.

Verb groups of catch

receive, catch, get are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"She will catch hell for this behavior!"

Catch as "see or watch"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take in, see, watch, view have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of watch.

Types of catch

visualise, spectate, visualize, preview are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

spectator, viewable, viewer, eyeshot, survey, panorama, view, scene, aspect, vista, seer, looker, watcher, prospect, watch, vigil, sight, witness are derivatives of 'catch'.

Verb groups of catch

see is a verb group of catch.

Example of catch used within this context

"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"

Catch as "hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

overhear, take in have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of hear.

Verb groups of catch

catch, get are verb groups of 'catch'.

Entailments to catch

listen is an entailment to 'catch'.

Catch as "perceive by hearing"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of hear.

Verb groups of catch

overhear, take in, catch are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"I didn't catch your name", "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"

Catch as "get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of acquire, get.

Example of catch used within this context

"Catch some sleep", "catch one's breath"

Catch as "check oneself during an action"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of hold in, contain, control, check, hold, moderate, curb.

Example of catch used within this context

"She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"

Catch as "start burning"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of ignite, catch fire, take fire, conflagrate, erupt, combust.

Catch as "discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly, catch somebody doing something or in a certain state"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of surprise.

Verb groups of catch

catch is a verb group of catch.

Catch as "the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

apprehension, arrest, collar, pinch, taking into custody have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of seizure, capture, gaining control.

Derivatives of catch

nail, cop, pick up, apprehend, nab, capture, arrest, get, catch, collar are derivatives of 'catch'.

Catch as "a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gimmick has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of drawback.

Derivatives of catch

tricky, catchy are derivatives of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"it sounds good but what's the catch?"

Catch as "anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of object, physical object.

Example of catch used within this context

"he shared his catch with the others"

Catch as "succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

capture, get have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of seize, prehend, clutch.

Types of catch

lasso, recapture, retake, rope are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

seizure, capture, apprehension, arrest, catch, collar, pinch, taking into custody are derivatives of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"We finally got the suspect", "Did you catch the thief?"

Catch as "to hook or entangle"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hitch has the same meaning as catch

Antonyms

unhitch has the opposite meaning of catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of attach.

Types of catch

snag is a type of catch.

Derivatives of catch

catch is a derivative of catch.

Verb groups of catch

catch is a verb group of catch.

Catch as "cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Verb groups of catch

catch, hitch, catch are verb groups of 'catch'.

Catch as "capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

capture has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of acquire, get.

Types of catch

hunt down, track down, run, frog, rat, trammel, batfowl, entrap, ensnare, trap, hunt, bag, snare are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

captor, capturer, catch, haul are derivatives of 'catch'.

Verb groups of catch

catch is a verb group of catch.

Catch as "take in and retain"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of amass, compile, hoard, accumulate, roll up, pile up, collect.

Derivatives of catch

catchment is a derivative of catch.

Verb groups of catch

capture, catch are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"

Catch as "attract and fix"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get, arrest have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of draw in, attract, pull in, pull, draw.

Example of catch used within this context

"His look caught her", "She caught his eye", "Catch the attention of the waiter"

Catch as "attract, cause to be enamored"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

enchant, enamour, becharm, captivate, beguile, fascinate, trance, capture, bewitch, charm, enamor, entrance have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of attract, appeal.

Types of catch

hold, work are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

animal magnetism, appealingness, charmer, beguiler, sweet talker, captivation, enthrallment, fascination, beguilement, charm, smoothy, ravishment, entrancement, enchantment, bewitchery, catch, match, smoothie, trance, spell, captive, appeal are derivatives of 'catch'.

Catch as "the act of catching an object with the hands"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

snap, grab, snatch have the same meaning as 'catch'

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of touching, touch.

Types of catch

interlocking, interlock, reception, fair catch, interception, rebound, shoestring catch, mesh, meshing are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

take hold of, snatch up, snap up, grab, catch, snaffle, snap, snatch are derivatives of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"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"

Catch as "a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window"

Under this definition, catch is a noun and has the following properties:

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of fastener, holdfast, fixing, fastening.

Types of catch

hasp, hood latch, latch, hook are types of 'catch'.

Derivatives of catch

hitch, catch are derivatives of 'catch'.

Catch as "grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of understand.

Verb groups of catch

get, catch, get are verb groups of 'catch'.

Example of catch used within this context

"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"

Catch as "perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily"

Under this definition, catch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pick up has the same meaning as catch

catch as a type

'catch' can be a type of comprehend, perceive.

Example of catch used within this context

"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"