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1. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state.
Synonyms
Etymology
- catch (English)
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
2. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- catch (English)
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
3. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of.
Antonyms
Etymology
- catch (English)
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
4. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- catch (English)
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
5. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase.
Antonyms
Etymology
- catch (English)
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
6. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the event of something burning (often destructive).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] start firing a weapon.
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] cause to go off.
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.
Antonyms
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))