Synonyms for

Catches

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

Definition

To intercept and hold (something that has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

Synonyms & similar words

charm apprehension hitch snatch capture collar catch enamor becharm bewitch unhitch enchant captivate enamour fascinate watch pinch overhear pickup see snap stop overtake takeholdof tripup grasps snags nabs captures seizes arrests apprehends traps lands retrieves gets snatches hooks clutches holds acquires collects obtains takes procures

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehends secures captures obtains

Informal

grabs snags gets nabs

Literary

ensnares seizes snares

Antonyms

misses releases drops fumbles loses evades

Common collocations

  • catches a cold
  • catches fire
  • catches a glimpse
  • catches a ball
  • catches the train
  • catches up
  • catches a thief
  • catches a disease

Word family

noun catch
verb catch
adjective catchy

Usage note

The verb 'catches' refers to the act of intercepting or seizing something, often in motion. It can also refer to contracting an illness or understanding something.

Example sentences

  1. The cat catches the mouse.
  2. He catches the ball with his hands.
  3. She catches the fish with a net.
  4. The police officer catches the thief.
  5. The quarterback catches the football.

Quotes

  • You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!
  • If you catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, save it for a rainy day.
  • Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will. - Jawaharlal Nehru

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