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catching

Pronunciation: [ˈkætʃɪŋ]

Word

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

Context: “games”

(verb) to grab or receive something that is thrown or falls. It's like when you play catch with a friend, and you catch the ball when it comes to you.

Example

I am catching the ball every time my friend throws it to me.

Example

He wasn't catching any of the balls during practice yesterday.

Example

Are you good at catching during the game?

Context: “attention”

(verb) to grab someone's attention or interest. This happens when something surprises or fascinates you.

Example

The colorful poster is catching everyone's eye in the hallway.

Example

The movie was boring and it wasn’t catching my attention at all.

Example

What do you think is catching your friend's attention right now?

Context: “health”

(verb) to become infected with a disease or illness from someone else. This is what happens when you get sick because of a virus or germ.

Example

She is worried about catching a cold this winter.

Example

He did not catch the flu because he got his vaccination.

Example

What can you do to avoid catching germs at school?

Context: “games”

(noun) the act of grabbing or receiving something that is thrown. It's part of playing certain games where you need to catch objects.

Example

Catching is an important skill in baseball.

Example

He missed the catching during practice, which made the game harder.

Example

Do you enjoy the catching part of the game?

How to pronounce catching

Pronunciation: [ˈkætʃɪŋ]

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