catches

[US]/[ˈkætʃɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈkætʃɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present simple, 3rd person singular of catch)To receive something thrown or projected.; To become affected by something, such as a disease or feeling.; To discover by chance; find.; To intercept or prevent.
n. (plural of catch)A method of preventing something from happening.

Phrases & Collocations

catches the ball

catches her eye

catches up

catches a cold

catching sunlight

catching fire

catching feelings

catches the light

catching glimpses

Example Sentences

the outfielder catches the ball for an impressive play.

she catches a cold every winter without fail.

he catches the meaning behind her words.

the net catches the falling rain.

the fisherman catches several trout today.

the camera catches the subtle details.

the virus catches in the school quickly.

the spider catches flies in its web.

the radio catches a faint signal from space.

the software catches errors in the code.

the bus catches the red light at the intersection.

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