catch
🇺🇸
/kætʃ/
🇬🇧
/kætʃ/
verb
A2
to grab something moving, usually with your hands
She threw the ball, and I managed to catch it.
A2
to collect a falling liquid
I used a bucket to catch the water from the leaking roof.
R
to hold someone or something
He caught the cat before it could run away.
A2
to reach a bus, train, plane, etc., in time
We caught the last train home.
A2
to capture a person or animal that is trying to escape
They managed to catch the rabbit in the garden.
B1
to get a sickness
I caught a cold after walking in the rain.
B1
to notice something interesting
The bright colors caught my eye.
B2
to notice something briefly
He caught a glimpse of her before she left.
B2
to hear or understand something
Did you catch what she said?
B2
to find someone doing something wrong
I caught him stealing cookies.
R
to find someone just in time
I caught him before he left the office.
R
to see or hear something; to attend something
Did you catch the latest episode on TV?
R
to be caught in an unexpected situation
She got caught in the rain without an umbrella.
R
to become stuck in something
He caught his sleeve on the nail.
R
to hit someone or something
She caught him with a punch to the jaw.
R
to start burning
The dry grass caught fire quickly.
R
when light makes something shine
The light caught the diamond, making it sparkle.
R
to get a tan from the sun
R
to show or describe something accurately
The photo caught his expression perfectly.
R
to catch a ball before it hits the ground in a game
noun
B2
the act of catching something, like a ball
He missed an easy catch during the game.
R
the total number of things caught
Today’s catch was smaller than usual.
R
a device used to fasten something
He fixed the catch on the door before leaving.
R
a hidden problem or drawback
It seemed like a good deal, but there was a catch.
R
a children’s game where two people throw a ball to each other
R
a person seen as a good choice for marriage or work
He’s considered a great catch by many.
translation
to grab something moving, usually with your hands; to collect a falling liquid; to hold someone or something; to reach a bus, train, plane, etc., in time; to capture a person or animal that is trying to escape; to get a sickness; to notice something interesting; to notice something briefly; to hear or understand something; to find someone doing something wrong; to find someone just in time; to see or hear something; to attend something; to be caught in an unexpected situation; to become stuck in something; to hit someone or something; to start burning; when light makes something shine; to get a tan from the sun; to show or describe something accurately; to catch a ball before it hits the ground in a game
the act of catching something, like a ball; the total number of things caught; a device used to fasten something; a hidden problem or drawback; a children’s game where two people throw a ball to each other; a person seen as a good choice for marriage or work
Word Forms
3rd Present
catches
Past
caught
Progressive
catching
Perfect
caught
Plural
catches