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catch

UK
/kætʃ/
US
/kætʃ/
catch on
catch up

Translations

catchverb
caught
Past Simple
caught
Past Participle
catching
Gerund
UK
/kætʃ/
US
/kætʃ/
I managed to catch the ball.
Мне удалось поймать мяч.
He likes to catch fish in the river.
Он любит ловить рыбу в реке.
She tried to catch his hand.
Она попыталась схватить его за руку.
The police plan to catch the suspect tonight.
Полиция планирует захватить подозреваемого сегодня вечером.
I think I might catch a cold.
Я думаю, что могу подхватить простуду.
Synonyms
capture
seize
grab
snatch
intercept
trap
clutch
hook
Antonyms
miss
catchnoun
catches
pl
UK
/kætʃ/
US
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The fishermen were happy with their catch of the day.
Рыбаки были довольны своим уловом дня.
The catch of the enemy spy was a significant achievement for the agency.
Захват вражеского шпиона был значительным достижением для агентства.
The catch on the door was broken, so it wouldn't stay closed.
Защёлка на двери была сломана, поэтому она не закрывалась.
Additional translations
захватка
уловка
задвижка
Synonyms
grab
capture
hold
snag
take
catchadjective
UK
/kætʃ/
US
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Used attributively, especially in compounds such as "catch question" or "catch crop".

Definitions

catchverb
To capture or seize, especially after a chase.
The police managed to catch the thief after a long pursuit.
To intercept and hold something that has been thrown, propelled, or dropped.
She reached out to catch the ball before it hit the ground.
To become infected with an illness.
He was worried he might catch a cold from his sick friend.
To hear or understand something, especially something said.
I didn't catch what he said because of the noise.
To capture someone's attention or interest.
The movie's trailer was designed to catch the audience's interest.
To reach or be in time for a scheduled event, such as a train or bus.
We need to leave now if we want to catch the 5 o'clock train.
To discover or detect someone in the act of doing something.
She caught him sneaking out of the house late at night.
To ignite or become ignited, especially accidentally.
The old curtains caught fire from a stray candle.
To snag, hook, or become stuck on something.
Her sleeve caught on the door handle as she hurried out.
catchnoun
The act of capturing or seizing, especially after a chase.
The catch of the fugitive took hours and involved several police cars.
A hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation.
The offer seemed too good to be true, so she was sure there was a catch.
A game in which a ball is thrown back and forth between players.
The children played catch in the backyard until it got dark.
A device for securing something, such as a latch or fastener.
He struggled to open the door because the catch was stuck.
The amount of fish or other seafood captured at one time.
The fishermen were pleased with their catch after a long day at sea.
A successful reception of a thrown or hit object, especially in sports.
The outfielder made a spectacular catch at the wall.
A person considered an excellent or desirable romantic partner.
Everyone thinks Alex is quite a catch because he’s kind and successful.
catchadjective
Intended to trick, deceive, or entrap; tricky.
It was a catch question designed to test whether the applicants were paying attention.
Grown or produced quickly between main crops or activities; intended as a temporary or stop-gap measure.
The farmer planted a catch crop of buckwheat to improve the soil before the next season.
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