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catches

Pronunciation: [ˈkætʃɪz]

Word

Learn how to use catches in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce catches

Pronunciation: [ˈkætʃɪz]

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