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catches

NOUN

fastener

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hook snap

STRONG

bolt buckle clamp clasp clip hasp latch

WEAK

hook and eye

Antonyms

STRONG

key

NOUN

trick, hidden disadvantage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

snag

STRONG

conundrum deception decoy drawback hitch joke puzzle puzzler trap

WEAK

catch-22 fly in the ointment stumbling block

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage benefit

VERB

ensnare, apprehend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest capture grab pick seize snag snare take trap

STRONG

bag bust clasp claw clench clutch collar cop corral entangle entrap glom glove grasp grip hook lasso nab nail net pluck prehend secure snatch

WEAK

get one's fingers on lay hold of pounce on take hold of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free give let go liberate lose offer refuse reject release

STRONG

disentangle exclude loose loosen unfasten

WEAK

be immune let off misplace miss misunderstand push

VERB

find out, discover

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detect spot

STRONG

descry encounter expose surprise unmask

WEAK

hit upon meet with take unawares turn up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

overlook

WEAK

be immune free let go let off lose misplace miss misunderstand push release

VERB

contract an illness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

get take

STRONG

develop incur receive sicken

WEAK

become infected with break out with come down with fall ill with fall victim to succumb to suffer from

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose misunderstand

WEAK

be immune free let go let off misplace miss push release

VERB

come from behind and grab

Synonyms

STRONGEST

get go after grab make overtake pass reach take

STRONG

board jump overhaul ram

WEAK

climb on come upon cotch hop on run down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny depart disallow discourage dissuade fail fall behind leave lose miss misunderstand receive refuse stop veto

WEAK

be immune free let go let off misplace push release

VERB

hear and understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend follow get see

STRONG

accept comprehend discern feel grasp perceive recognize sense understand

WEAK

take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose misunderstand neglect

STRONG

disbelieve misinterpret miss mistake overlook

WEAK

be immune free let go let off misplace push release

Example Sentences

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He's thought about buying a fully electric vehicle -- but until the country's infrastructure catches up, "I would keep it within the city".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Cantey's voice still catches with emotion as she recalls that frightening time and devastating toll.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez and was robbed of two by center fielder Jorge Barrosa, who made diving catches on line drives by Will Smith and Andy Pages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Markets P.M. catches you up on the day’s most important markets moves, delivered after the closing bell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I cover a smile with my hand, and Mrs. Goldstein catches my eye and winks.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan