Super Glossary

Catch Noun Synonyms
acquisition, conquest
She was considered quite a catch.

clasp, hook, pin, clip, fastening, fastener
The catch on the necklace opened and pearls spilt all over the floor.

trick, disadvantage, hitch, snag, fly in the ointment, catch-22, trap, problem, drawback , hooker
The first book is free, but the catch is that you have to buy four more at the regular price.

capture, take, bag, prize, trophy
The catch of the day was a 20-pound pike.

Catch Verb Synonyms
strike, hit, deliver, fetch, box
She caught him a great blow on the ear and he went down.

be seized or taken hold of by or with, come down with, be afflicted by or with, contract, get, suffer from
You'll catch a cold if you don't wear a hat.

restrain, stop, check, curb
She caught herself before telling the police where the thief was hiding.

trap, ensnare, entrap, snare, net, bag, hook, round up, corral
We caught three trout this morning. I caught all the horses that had broken through the fence.

surprise, discover, find
They fired him after catching him with his hand in the till.

capture, seize, apprehend, take or get (hold of), grab, grip, grasp, take captive, hold, arrest, take prisoner, nab, pinch, collar, nick
The police caught him when he returned to the scene of the crime.

intercept, grab, seize, snatch
He caught the ball before it touched the ground.

tangle, become entangled or stuck or trapped or hooked
His foot caught in the stirrup when he fell, he was dragged along.

understand, see, comprehend, grasp, apprehend, fathom, perceive, discern, follow, take in, gather, figure out, get, catch on (to), get the drift (of), twig
I didn't quite catch what you said - please can you repeat it.

attract, draw
A very slight movement caught my eye.

take, get on or on to, board
You can catch the London train at Aylesbury.

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