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catching

UK
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
catching on
catching up

Translations

catchingnoun
The catching of fish requires patience and skill.
Ловля рыбы требует терпения и навыков.
The catching of the ball was crucial for the team's victory.
Захват мяча был решающим для победы команды.
The catching of the thief was a relief to the neighborhood.
Поймание вора стало облегчением для района.
Additional translations
улов
перехват
Synonyms
capture
seizure
grasp
snag
take
catchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
More precise tagging: adjective use derives from present participle of "catch".
The flu is a catching disease.
Грипп - это заразная болезнь.
The movie had a catching plot.
У фильма был захватывающий сюжет.
Synonyms
grabbing
captivating
enticing
engaging
attractive
charming
alluring
compelling
catchverb

catching

Gerund

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

Definitions

catchingnoun
The act of seizing or capturing something, especially in sports or games.
The catching of the ball was crucial for the team's victory.
The act of contracting an illness.
Frequent handwashing helps prevent the catching of colds.
catchinggerund / present participle
Tending to spread from one person to another; contagious.
Her enthusiasm for the project was catching, and soon everyone was eager to contribute.
Attractive or appealing to the senses.
The catching melody of the song stayed in my head all day.
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.
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