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Catch Definition & Meaning

1. To intercept and hold onto something that is thrown or tossed.

Example: "i caught the ball that was thrown to me."

2. To capture or seize something, typically an animal or fish.

Example: "we went fishing and caught a bunch of trout."

3. To become entangled or snagged on something.

Example: "my shirt caught on a nail and ripped."

4. To understand or comprehend something.

Example: "i didn't quite catch what you said, can you repeat it?"

5. To attract someone's attention or interest.

Example: "the bright colors of the painting caught my eye."

Examples of the word catch used in sentences.

  • Please catch the train or you'll be late.
  • I can catch the ball!
  • My sister can't catch fish to save her life.
  • Did you catch what the teacher said earlier?
  • I hope I can catch a glimpse of the ocean on our trip.
  • I always catch the bus to work in the morning.
  • I hope I don't catch a cold from my colleague who is sick.
  • Can you catch the ball when I throw it to you?
  • Did you catch the movie that was playing in the cinema last night?
  • My dad loves to go fishing and he always hopes to catch a big fish.
  • I'm hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis while I'm here in Norway.
  • If you feel a cold coming on, it's important to rest and take care of yourself early on - otherwise, it could be hard to catch up later.
  • If you don't hurry, you'll miss the bus and have to catch the next one.
  • I can't seem to catch a break at work this week - everything is going wrong!
  • I always try to catch the latest news on politics and current events.
  • The fisherman was thrilled to catch a massive tuna on his fishing trip.
  • The company's new marketing campaign was able to catch the attention of a younger demographic.
  • She struggled to catch her breath after running the final 100-meter stretch.
  • The teacher was able to catch the student cheating during the exam.
  • It's always exciting to catch up with old friends and hear about what they've been up to.
  • He made a mistake in the presentation, but managed to catch it and correct it quickly.
  • I always catch myself daydreaming during long meetings at work.
  • The new regulations were designed to catch fraudulent activities and prevent financial crimes.
  • Despite the rain, we managed to catch the train to our destination.
  • She was ecstatic to finally catch a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights during her trip to Iceland.
  • The detective carefully crafted a plan to catch the notorious thief red-handed without raising suspicion.
  • The young athlete's impressive sprint speed allowed him to catch up with and surpass his competitors in the final stretch.
  • Despite his attempts to conceal his emotions, his wife was able to catch the subtle hints of nervousness in his voice.
  • I'd love to catch up with you over coffee and hear all about your recent travels.
  • I missed the bus this morning, but was able to catch the next one just in time for my important meeting.
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