catch
Meaning
"Catch" refers to the act of seizing or capturing something, often used in contexts such as sports, conversation, or when identifying a flaw or opportunity.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "catch" with "caught," which is the past tense form.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
walks
slowly
around
a
second
-
hand
bicycle
in
a
small
shop
to
see
if
anything
looks
wrong
.
She
takes
a
short
ride
through
the
quiet
street
to
test
the
brakes
and
gears
.
When
she
asks
the
seller
about
recent
repairs
,
he
answers
quickly
but
she
still
feels
there
might
be
a
catch
.
To
be
safe
,
she
checks
the
tires
and
asks
for
a
small
discount
if
any
problems
are
found
.
In
the
end
she
makes
a
decision
she
is
comfortable
with
because
she
did
not
want
to
rush
.
Common Phrases
catch someone's attention
catch a break
catch up
Synonyms
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