Discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
Example: "She caught her son eating candy"
Perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Example: "I caught the aroma of coffee"
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pick up
Reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
Example: "The rock caught her in the back of the head"
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get4
Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Example: "Catch the ball!"
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grab7take hold ofHypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
Example: "We finally got the suspect"
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capture11get4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To hook or entangle
Example: "One foot caught in the stirrup"
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hitch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Attract and fix
Example: "His look caught her"
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arrest6get4
Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Example: "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
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capture11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reach in time
Example: "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
board8get onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
Example: "Catch some sleep"
Catch up with and possibly overtake
Example: "The rolls royce caught us near the exit ramp"
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catch up withovertake15
Be struck or affected by
Example: "Catch fire"
Check oneself during an action
Example: "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"
Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Example: "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
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overhear14
See or watch
Example: "View a show on television"
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see3view10watch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
watch13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
Example: "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"
Detect a blunder or misstep
Example: "The reporter tripped up the senator"
Grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
Example: "Did you catch that allusion?"
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get4
Come down with
Example: "Did you catch a cold?"
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contract12get4take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Start burning
Example: "The fire caught"
Perceive by hearing
Example: "I didn't catch your name"
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get4
Suffer from the receipt of
Example: "She will catch hell for this behavior!"
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get4
Apprehend and reproduce accurately
Example: "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"
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get4
Take in and retain
Example: "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"
Spread or be communicated
Example: "The fashion did not catch"
Be the catcher
Example: "Who is catching?"
Become aware of
Example: "He caught her staring out the window"
Delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
Example: "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"