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Definitions

catch up

[kach-uhp] / ˈkætʃˌʌp /

VERB

approach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come contact match meet near reach surround threaten

STRONG

advance approximate bear border buzz converge equal impend progress resemble

WEAK

be comparable to be like belly up to close in come at come close compare with correspond to creep up draw near gain on go toward loom up move in on move toward take after verge upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid depart go leave miss

STRONG

decrease retreat retrogress stop

WEAK

distance go away

VERB

embrangle

Synonyms

STRONG

ensnare entangle implicate involve mire snarl trouble

WEAK

bog down

Antonyms

STRONG

exclude free

VERB

grip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fascinate mesmerize rivet

STRONG

compel engross enthrall hold hypnotize involve spellbind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disenchant

STRONG

turn off

WEAK

disgust repel

VERB

mesmerize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enthrall fascinate hypnotize stupefy

STRONG

control deaden drug entrance grip magnetize numb spellbind

WEAK

ensorcell hold spellbound render unconscious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore tire

STRONG

disgust enliven repel

WEAK

disenchant turn off

VERB

recover

Synonyms

STRONGEST

get back reclaim recoup regain repair rescue restore resume retrieve salvage

STRONG

balance compensate offset recapture recruit redeem rediscover repossess retake

WEAK

bring back make good obtain again reacquire reoccupy replevin replevy take back win back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy forfeit harm hurt injure lose

WEAK

decline deteriorate mislay miss wane

VERB

spellbind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bewitch ensorcell mesmerize

STRONG

arrest bind compel engross enthrall fascinate grip hold hypnotize involve rivet transfix

WEAK

put under a spell subject to suggestion

Antonyms

STRONG

let go release turn off

Example Sentences

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From BBC • May 27, 2026

"I don't think she ever thought this would catch up with her," the detective added.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The Asian giant has significantly expanded its space programmes over the last 30 years, injecting billions of dollars into the sector in order to catch up with the United States, Russia and Europe.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

"We can now begin to take the next steps forwards towards precision feline oncology, to catch up with the diagnostic and therapeutic options that are available for dogs with cancer, and ultimately one day, humans."

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

I race to catch up with him and we fall into a jog together.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

catch up

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