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How to pronounce catch
Say it like this: /kæt͡ʃ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does catch mean?
nounThe act of seizing or capturing.
“The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work.”
The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball.
“The player made an impressive catch.”
The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
“Good catch. I never would have remembered that.”
verbTo capture, overtake.
“I hope I catch a fish.”
To entrap or trip up a person; to deceive.
“And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.”
To marry or enter into a similar relationship with.
“"She caught this blanquito guy from El Condado," and you immediately know "My god, all that money."”
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