catches
Pronunciation: [ˈkætʃɪz]
Context: “games”
(verb) to grab or take hold of something that is flying through the air. For example, when you throw a ball to someone and they grab it with their hands.
Example
She catches the ball every time it's thrown to her.
Example
He doesn’t always catch the frisbee when it's thrown high.
Example
Can you catch the ball if I throw it to you?
Context: “understanding”
(verb) to understand or notice something. This can be about learning new information or realizing something important.
Example
I catch the main idea of the story when the teacher explains it.
Example
He didn't catch what she meant during the discussion.
Example
Did you catch the joke he told earlier?
Context: “interception”
(verb) to stop someone or something from moving forward, like when someone tries to run past you and you block them.
Example
He catches the thief before he escapes.
Example
She didn't catch the bus on time and had to wait for the next one.
Example
Did you catch the runner at the finish line?
Context: “arrival”
(verb) to get something at the right time or before it is too late, like catching a train or a movie.
Example
They catch the early train every morning without any problems.
Example
I missed my chance and didn’t catch the movie before it left the theater.
Example
Will we catch the last train tonight?