To capture or seize, especially after a chase. verb
The cat managed to catch the mouse.
He ran quickly to catch the ball.
To become aware of something; to notice. verb
I didn't catch what you said, could you repeat it?
She caught a glimpse of him in the crowd.
To contract or become affected by (an illness). verb
He caught a cold after being out in the rain.
She was worried she might catch the flu.
A hidden difficulty or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation. noun
The offer seems too good to be true; there must be a catch.
He agreed to the deal without realizing the catch.
The act of capturing or seizing, especially something that has been chased or sought. noun
The catch of the day was a large salmon.
The fisherman was proud of his catch.
A game in which a ball is thrown back and forth between two or more players. noun
The children played catch in the backyard.
We had a fun game of catch at the park.