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catch v. 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"
. wn #2
catch v. [
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"
. wn #3
catch v. [
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"
. wn #4
catch v. [
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!"
. wn #5
catch v. [
get, capture] succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"
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