catch
Definition
- n. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
- n. the quantity that was caught
- n. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
- n. anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
Word forms
- Past participle
- caught
- Past tense
- caught
- Present participle
- catching
- Third person singular
- catches
Example sentences
n.
The fisherman was excited to show us his catch of the day.
vt.
I managed to catch the bus just in time.
vi.
He tried to catch the ball but missed.