Catch

/kæt͑ʃ/

The meaning and definition of Catch, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The act of seizing or capturing.
    β€œThe catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work.”
  2. The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
    β€œGood catch. I never would have remembered that.”
verb
  1. (heading) To capture, overtake.
  2. (heading) To receive (by being in the way).
Synonyms beau conquest find prize capture collar
Antonyms drop release

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