catch
come down with
did you catch a cold?
apprehension
arrest
collar
pinch
taking into custody
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
grab
snatch
snap
the act of catching an object with the hands
Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
he made a grab for the ball before it landed
Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
he played catch with his son in the backyard
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting
be struck or affected by
catch fire
catch the mood
get
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
did you catch that allusion?
We caught something of his theory in the lecture
don't catch your meaning
did you get it?
She didn't get the joke
I just don't get him
trip up
detect a blunder or misstep
The reporter tripped up the senator
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
She caught her son eating candy
She was caught shoplifting
become aware of
he caught her staring out the window
be the catcher
Who is catching?
overtake
catch up with
catch up with and possibly overtake
The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
capture
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
We finally got the suspect
Did you catch the thief?
hitch
to hook or entangle
One foot caught in the stirrup
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles
spread or be communicated
The fashion did not catch
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
the rock caught her in the back of the head
The blow got him in the back
The punch caught him in the stomach
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Catch the ball!
Grab the elevator door!
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
I caught a rabbit in the trap today
take in and retain
We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater
attract and fix
His look caught her
She caught his eye
Catch the attention of the waiter
apprehend and reproduce accurately
She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings
She got the mood just right in her photographs
enamour
trance
becharm
enamor
captivate
beguile
charm
fascinate
bewitch
entrance
enchant
attract; cause to be enamored
She captured all the men's hearts
make
reach in time
I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock
We barely made the plane
suffer from the receipt of
She will catch hell for this behavior!
pick up
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
I caught the aroma of coffee
He caught the allusion in her glance
ears open to catch every sound
The dog picked up the scent
Catch a glimpse
watch
view
see
take in
see or watch
view a show on television
This program will be seen all over the world
view an exhibition
Catch a show on Broadway
see a movie
overhear
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
We overheard the conversation at the next table
perceive by hearing
I didn't catch your name
She didn't get his name when they met the first time
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
Catch some sleep
catch one's breath
check oneself during an action
She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind
start burning
The fire caught
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
stop
a restraint that checks the motion of something
he used a book as a stop to hold the door open
gimmick
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
it sounds good but what's the catch?
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
he shared his catch with the others
match
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
haul
the quantity that was caught
the catch was only 10 fish