word
Catch
Kach
/ˈkætʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
catch
Dictionary meaning
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).
Examples
- The outfielder made the catch with their ungloved hand.
- I played catch with my kids in the backyard.
Synonyms: apprehension
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