catch

/kætʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to grasp or seize something quickly, often with the hands

“She tried to catch the ball, but it sailed over her head.”

2. verb

to understand or comprehend something

“I think I catch your point, but could you explain it further?”

3. verb

to find or discover something

“The detective tried to catch the thief, but they escaped.”

4. noun

something that is caught, especially an animal that is hunted or trapped

“The fisherman’s catch for the day was impressive.”

5. noun

a device or mechanism for catching something, especially an animal

“The trapper used a catch to ensnare the rabbit.”

6. verb

to attract and hold the attention of an audience

“The comedian’s show was a catch, and the audience loved it.”

7. noun

a sudden or unexpected event or situation

“The catch was a surprise party for my birthday.”

8. verb

to record or capture something, especially on video or audio

“The journalist tried to catch the politician’s statement on camera.”

Synonyms

  • capture
  • grasp
  • seize
  • snatch
  • understand

Antonyms

  • escape
  • miss