catch

(Pronunciation -تلفظ سنیۓ ) US:

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Verb Forms: (catch, caught,caught)

Noun: catch

1. catch [ Synonyms: gimmick]
A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident "it sounds good but what's the catch?";	پوشیدہ نقص۔
2. catch [ Synonyms: haul]
The quantity that was caught "the catch was only 10 fish";	کسی چیز کی مقدار۔
3. catch [ Synonyms: match]
A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
4. catch
Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) "he shared his catch with the others";
5. catch
A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
6. catch [ Synonyms: stop]
A restraint that checks the motion of something "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open";
7. catch
A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
8. catch
A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth "he played catch with his son in the backyard";
9. catch [ Synonyms: grab, snap, snatch]
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";	پکڑ۔ کسی چیز کو ہاتہوں سے پکڑ نے کا عمل۔ چھینے کا عمل۔ چھین لینا۔
10. catch [ Synonyms: 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";	حراست میں لینے کا عمل۔ گرفتاری۔

Verb: catch

1. catch
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";	پکڑلینا۔
2. catch [ Synonyms: 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";
3. catch [ Synonyms: get]
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";
4. catch [ Synonyms: grab, take hold of]
Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!";	تھامنا۔ پکڑنا۔
5. catch [ Synonyms: capture, get]
Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?";	جا لینا۔ پکڑنا۔ پکڑ لینا۔
6. catch [ Synonyms: hitch]
To hook or entangle "One foot caught in the stirrup";
7. catch [ Synonyms: arrest, get]
Attract and fix "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter";
8. catch [ Synonyms: capture]
Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping "I caught a rabbit in the trap today";
9. catch
Reach in time "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock";
10. catch
Get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly "Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath";
11. catch [ Synonyms: catch up with, overtake]
Catch up with and possibly overtake "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp";
12. catch
Be struck or affected by "catch fire"; "catch the mood";	پکڑنا۔
13. catch
Check oneself during an action "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind";
14. catch [ Synonyms: overhear, take in]
Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers "We overheard the conversation at the next table";
15. catch [ Synonyms: see, take in, view, watch]
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";	دیکھنا۔
16. catch
Cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles";
17. catch [ Synonyms: trip up]
Detect a blunder or misstep "The reporter tripped up the senator";
18. catch [ Synonyms: 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";	سمجھنا۔
19. catch
Contract "did you catch a cold?";	بیماری لگنا۔ لگنا۔
20. catch
Start burning "The fire caught";
21. catch [ Synonyms: get]
Perceive by hearing "I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time";	سننا۔ سن کر سمجھنا۔
22. catch [ Synonyms: get]
Suffer from the receipt of "She will catch hell for this behavior!";
23. catch [ Synonyms: becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance]
Attract; cause to be enamored "She captured all the men's hearts";	جادو کرنا۔ اپنی طرف مائل کرنا۔ لبھانا۔ مائل کرنا۔ موہ لینا۔ گرویدہ کرنا۔
24. catch [ Synonyms: get]
Apprehend and reproduce accurately "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs";
25. catch
Take in and retain "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater";
26. catch
Spread or be communicated "The fashion did not catch";
27. catch
Be the catcher "Who is catching?";
28. catch
Become aware of "he caught her staring out the window";
29. catch
Delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting";