This means you hold or grab something that is moving or thrown. People often use this word when talking about games or objects in the air.
I catch the ball in the game.
She can catch the flying bird.
This means to get on a bus, train, or other moving transport before it leaves. It can also mean to meet someone in time.
I catch the bus every morning.
She caught the train to work.
This meaning means to see or find something, often something wrong or hidden. It can mean catching someone doing something.
I caught a mistake in your work.
She caught him looking at the phone.
This is a hidden problem in a plan or offer that makes it less good than it seems. People use this meaning to warn others.
There is a catch in this offer.
The catch is the cost is very high.
This is a tool, like a hook or small lock, that helps to keep things closed or fastened. Often used on clothes or boxes.
The catch on my coat is broken.
Close the catch to lock the box.
This use means to get or keep someone's attention or interest. It is often used in stories, movies, or music.
This story catches the reader's interest.
The song caught my attention quickly.
This means to stop or hold someone or something that is trying to get away. It is used for catching criminals or animals.
The police caught the thief last night.
They caught the rabbit in the trap.
