Basic Details
Word: Catch
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To use your hands to grab something that is moving or to understand something.
Synonyms: Seize, grab, capture
Antonyms: Release, drop, miss
Idioms and Phrases
- Catch someone's eye: To attract someone's attention. Example: "The beautiful painting caught her eye as she walked into the gallery."
- Catch a glimpse: To see something briefly. Example: "As the bus drove away, I managed to catch a glimpse of my friend waving goodbye."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the game, she made an impressive dive to catch the ball before it hit the ground.
Example 2: If you catch the bus early, you will have time to grab breakfast before school starts.
Example 3: He was thrilled to catch a book that explained the mysteries of space travel.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "catch" comes from the Old Norse word "kacca," which means to grasp or take hold? It's been used in English for over 600 years!
Famous Quote
"You can't catch a fish if you don't have the bait." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "catch" mean?
a) To throw something away
b) To grab or understand something
c) To hide something
d) To lose something
Answer: b) To grab or understand something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "catch"?
a) Release
b) Seize
c) Miss
d) Drop
Answer: b) Seize
3. Which sentence uses "catch" correctly?
a) She was too slow to catch the ball.
b) He wanted to catch a fish that could fly.
c) They tried to catch a cloud with their hands.
d) I catch my homework every day.
Answer: a) She was too slow to catch the ball.
4. Which idiom means that something has attracted attention?
a) Catch a glimpse
b) Catch someone's eye
c) Catch the wind
d) Catch the train
Answer: b) Catch someone's eye
5. What is the opposite of "catch"?
a) Grasp
b) Keep
c) Release
d) Hold
Answer: c) Release
