Synonyms for

Catch

Verb / kætʃ / Another word for catch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to capture or seize something

Synonyms & similar words

charm apprehension hitch snatch capture collar enamor becharm bewitch unhitch enchant captivate enamour fascinate watch pinch overhear pickup see snap stop overtake takeholdof tripup beguile grab snatch capture seize grasp net trap hook ensnare entrap corral collar apprehend arrest nab capture bag trap snare land

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehend capture seize intercept

Informal

grab nab snag cop

Literary

ensnare trap secure

Antonyms

release drop lose free discard let go unhand

Common collocations

  • catch a ball
  • catch a cold
  • catch fire
  • catch a glimpse
  • catch a train
  • catch someone's eye
  • catch up
  • catch a thief

Word family

noun catch
verb catch
adjective catchy

Usage note

The word 'catch' has many meanings, from physically grasping something to understanding or contracting an illness. Be mindful of context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. He tried to catch the butterfly with his net.
  2. I will catch the ball in my hand.
  3. Can you catch the apple that I'm throwing to you?
  4. She tried to catch the falling vase before it hit the ground.
  5. He used a fishing pole to catch the fish in the lake.

Quotes

  • If you must chase something, chase the vision, not the money. The money will end up following you. -Tony Hsieh
  • You can't catch time; you can't stop it, you can't turn it back or forward. You can just be inside it, feel it, live in the moment. -Natalie Goldberg
  • You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man! -Gingerbread Man in the fairytale

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