"catch" | Definition and Related Words

catch

Noun

A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident (synset 105172200)
"it sounds good but what's the catch?"

is a type of: drawback - the quality of being a hindrance

same as: gimmick
The quantity that was caught (synset 113777962)
"the catch was only 10 fish"

is a type of: indefinite quantity - an estimated quantity

same as: haul
A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect (synset 109920434)
is a type of: adult, grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward

same as: match
Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) (synset 109261049)
"he shared his catch with the others"

is a type of: object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) (synset 107081800)
is a type of: delivery, manner of speaking, speech - your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
A restraint that checks the motion of something (synset 102986245)
"he used a book as a stop to hold the door open"

is a type of: constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion
subtypes:
- bench hook - any of various stops on a workbench against which work can be pushed (as while chiseling or planing)
- doorstop, doorstopper - a stop that keeps open doors from moving
- click, detent, dog, pawl - a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
- trip, tripper - a catch mechanism that acts as a switch
same as: stop
A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window (synset 102986054)
is a type of: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
subtypes:
- hasp - a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
- hood latch - a catch that holds the hood of a car shut
- hook - a catch for locking a door
- latch - catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove
A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth (synset 100459665)
"he played catch with his son in the backyard"

is a type of: game - an amusement or pastime
The act of catching an object with the hands (synset 100139776)
"Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"

is a type of: touch, touching - the act of putting two things together with no space between them
subtypes:
- fair catch - (American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled
- interception - (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
- reception - (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
- rebound - the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
- shoestring catch - (baseball) a running catch made near the ground
- interlock, interlocking, mesh, meshing - the act of interlocking or meshing
same as: grab, snap, snatch
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) (synset 100089545)
"the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

is a type of: capture, gaining control, seizure - the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

same as: apprehension, arrest, collar, pinch, taking into custody

Verb

Discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly;
Catch somebody doing something or in a certain state (synset 200727710)
"She caught her son eating candy"; "She was caught shoplifting"

is a type of: surprise - cause to be surprised

verb group: catch - become aware of
Perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily (synset 202122438)
"I caught the aroma of coffee"; "He caught the allusion in her glance"; "ears open to catch every sound"; "The dog picked up the scent"; "Catch a glimpse"

is a type of: comprehend, perceive - to become aware of through the senses

same as: pick up
Reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot (synset 201403769)
"the rock caught her in the back of the head"; "The blow got him in the back"; "The punch caught him in the stomach"

is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

same as: get
Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of (synset 201441809)
"Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"

is a type of: clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab
subtypes:
- harpoon - spear with a harpoon
- fish - catch or try to catch fish or shellfish
- hook - catch with a hook
- net, nett - catch with a net
- intercept, stop - seize on its way
same as: grab, take hold of

verb group: catch - be the catcher
Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase (synset 201217985)
"We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"

is a type of: clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab
subtypes:
- recapture, retake - capture again
- lasso, rope - catch with a lasso
same as: capture, get
To hook or entangle (synset 201330498)
"One foot caught in the stirrup"

is a type of: attach - cause to be attached

subtypes: snag - catch on a snag

same as: hitch

verb group: catch - cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
Attract and fix (synset 201508590)
"His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter"

is a type of: attract, draw, draw in, pull, pull in - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

same as: arrest, get
Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping (synset 201482779)
"I caught a rabbit in the trap today"

is a type of: acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
subtypes:
- hunt, hunt down, run, track down - pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
- frog - hunt frogs for food
- bag - capture or kill, as in hunting
- batfowl - catch birds by temporarily blinding them
- rat - catch rats, especially with dogs
- ensnare, entrap, snare, trammel, trap - catch in or as if in a trap
same as: capture

verb group: catch - take in and retain
Reach in time (synset 202022224)
"I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"

is a type of: board, get on - get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

subtypes: get - reach and board

verb group: catch, catch up with, overtake - catch up with and possibly overtake
Get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly (synset 202253107)
"Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath"

is a type of: acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Catch up with and possibly overtake (synset 201157556)
"The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp"

entail: compete, contend, vie - compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

same as: catch up with, overtake

verb group: catch - reach in time
Be struck or affected by (synset 200544096)
"catch fire"; "catch the mood"

is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

verb group: catch, get - suffer from the receipt of
Check oneself during an action (synset 202516571)
"She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"

is a type of: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers (synset 202193614)
"We overheard the conversation at the next table"

entail: listen - hear with intention

is a type of: hear - perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

same as: overhear, take in

verb group: catch, get - perceive by hearing
See or watch (synset 202155378)
"view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"

is a type of: watch - look attentively
subtypes:
- visualise, visualize - view the outline of by means of an X-ray
- spectate - be a spectator in a sports event
- preview - watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public
same as: see, take in, view, watch

verb group: see - perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled (synset 201330694)
"I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"
verb group:
- catch - delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
- catch, hitch - to hook or entangle
Detect a blunder or misstep (synset 200601230)
"The reporter tripped up the senator"

is a type of: discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, hear, learn, pick up, see - get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

same as: trip up
Grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of (synset 200591299)
"did you catch that allusion?"; "We caught something of his theory in the lecture"; "don't catch your meaning"; "did you get it?"; "She didn't get the joke"; "I just don't get him"

is a type of: understand - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

same as: get
verb group:
- catch, get - apprehend and reproduce accurately
- get - acquire as a result of some effort or action
Contract (synset 200087740)
"did you catch a cold?"

is a type of: contract, get, take - be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness

subtypes: catch cold - come down with a cold

verb group: contract, get, take - be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
Start burning (synset 202767092)
"The fire caught"

is a type of: catch fire, combust, conflagrate, erupt, ignite, take fire - start to burn or burst into flames
Perceive by hearing (synset 202193844)
"I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"

is a type of: hear - perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

same as: get

verb group: catch, overhear, take in - hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Suffer from the receipt of (synset 202114099)
"She will catch hell for this behavior!"

is a type of: ache, hurt, suffer - feel physical pain

same as: get
verb group:
- catch - be struck or affected by
- get, receive - receive as a retribution or punishment
Attract;
Cause to be enamored (synset 201810472)
"She captured all the men's hearts"

is a type of: appeal, attract - be attractive to
subtypes:
- hold - hold the attention of
- work - gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
same as: becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance
Apprehend and reproduce accurately (synset 201741988)
"She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs"

is a type of: reproduce - recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.

same as: get

verb group: catch, get - grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
Take in and retain (synset 201483099)
"We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"

is a type of: accumulate, amass, collect, compile, hoard, pile up, roll up - get or gather together

verb group: capture, catch - capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Spread or be communicated (synset 201383031)
"The fashion did not catch"

is a type of: propagate, spread - become distributed or widespread
Be the catcher (synset 201084847)
"Who is catching?"

referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

is a type of: play - participate in games or sport

verb group: catch, grab, take hold of - take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Become aware of (synset 200727971)
"he caught her staring out the window"

is a type of: find, see, witness - perceive or be contemporaneous with

verb group: catch - discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
Delay or hold up;
Prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned (synset 200461312)
"I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"

is a type of: delay, detain, hold up - cause to be slowed down or delayed

verb group: catch - cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled

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