catching
Pronunciation: [ˈkætʃɪŋ]
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?