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catches

The word “catches” has 2 syllables: catch-es

It's pronounced as /ˈkætʃɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “catches” has 409 synonyms and 133 antonyms.

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Synonyms for catches

Antonyms for catches

Meanings of catches

  • 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

  • The baseball player rarely misses and usually catches every ball.
  • She quickly catches on to new ideas in class.
  • The fisherman proudly catches large fish every summer.
  • The bright sunlight catches the glass and makes it sparkle.
  • He always catches the early bus to work.

On this page you'll find 542 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to catches, such as: abducts, absorbs, accept, accosts, actuates, advances, advantage.

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