Catch: meaning, definitions and examples

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catch

 

[ kรฆtสƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in sports

To intercept and hold (a ball or puck) in play, preventing it from reaching the ground. To seize or capture someone or something. To be infected by a disease or illness.

Synonyms

capture, grasp, snare

Examples of usage

  • He managed to catch the ball before it hit the ground.
  • The police finally caught the criminal after a long chase.
  • She caught a cold after being out in the rain.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

An audible break in the voice or a crack in an instrument's sound, typically due to emotion. A hidden problem or disadvantage.

Synonyms

break, flaw, hiccup

Examples of usage

  • Her voice had a catch in it as she spoke about her late father.
  • There must be a catch to this seemingly perfect job offer.

Translations

Translations of the word "catch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pegar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fangen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menangkap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฒะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚apaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ใพใˆใ‚‹ (ใคใ‹ใพใˆใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attraper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atrapar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakalamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žก๋‹ค (์žก๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุณูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chytiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ“ไฝ (zhuฤ zhรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ujeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ (dachera)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atrapar

Etymology

The word 'catch' originated from the Old English word 'caeccan' meaning 'to seize, capture'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of interception in sports and emotional expression in speech. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting its versatility and adaptability.

See also: catcher, catching, catchphrase, catchy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,730, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.