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catch

The word “catch” has 1 syllable: catch

It's pronounced as /kætʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for catch?

In the thesaurus, “catch” has 362 synonyms and 105 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for catch along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for catch

Antonyms for catch

Meanings of catch

  • noun
    1. The act of seizing or capturing.
    2. The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball.
    3. The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
    4. The game of catching a ball.
    5. Something which is captured or caught.
    6. (by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
    7. A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
    8. A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion.
    9. (sometimes noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
    10. A crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use.
    11. A fragment of music or poetry.
    12. A state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush.
    13. A crop which has germinated and begun to grow.
    14. A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch.
    15. A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics.
    16. The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse.
    17. The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
    18. A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well.
    19. The first contact of an oar with the water.
    20. A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough.
    21. Passing opportunities seized; snatches.
    22. A slight remembrance; a trace.
  • verb
    1. (heading) To capture, overtake.
    2. (heading) To seize hold of.
    3. (heading) To intercept.
    4. (heading) To receive (by being in the way).
    5. (heading) To take in with one's senses or intellect.
    6. (heading) To seize attention, interest.
    7. (heading) To obtain or experience.

Example Sentences

  • Please catch the ball before it rolls into the street.
  • We hurried to catch the last train home.
  • Did you catch what the teacher said during the lecture?
  • The fisherman hopes to catch a large fish today.
  • She tried to catch her breath after running up the stairs.

On this page you'll find 467 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to catch, such as: Catch-22, abduct, absorb, accept, accost, actuate, advance.

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