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Meanings of catch in English
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Synonyms
Examples for "snap"
Examples for "snap"
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Opposition parties said, however, that they still wanted a snap general election.
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Plus: a snap election in Greece has the potential to destabilise Europe.
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Meanwhile, a snap election may be held in Greece early next year.
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The family immediately took a snap, seeing the humour of the situation.
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He captioned the snap: Got myself a fiance just before new year.
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Visitors today have so much choice; it's difficult to grab our attention.
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Also read: Land grab tensions continue in Hermanus after police station torched
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Google may grab the lowest coupon levels seen so far this year.
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Now, the new government looks to have already overturned a land grab.
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The best course of action would be to grab Brooklyn and run.
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Paula was absolutely right: Valean could not be allowed to snatch Laril.
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They may well have been trying to snatch a vehicle, he said.
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I could see him beginning to snatch up all the available rationalizations.
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That's why you have the power to snatch me away from Earth.
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I thought for sure she would snatch the bird from the air.
Usage of catch in English
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Keeping track of these health statistics can help catch heart problems early.
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However there are better times of the year to catch this phenomenon.
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In addition, a catch-up programme targets schoolgirls reaching 18 years of age.
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Metica said 'now,' great one, and I'll catch it if you're late.
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Baker said the health system was doing its best to catch up.
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Beyond the roiling sea of animals, I catch sight of two men.
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Let's go right now; we can catch them after physical activity time.
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The resulting lower prices could help the technology catch on far quicker.
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But there is a catch: they must vote to accept the plan.
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Did you know that 'catch-22' has found its way into the dictionary?
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Just experiencing such a great catch gave me more confidence on lead.
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I therefore held my arm ready to catch her, should this happen.
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He said that was a 'catch-22' situation, which seemed illogical to him.
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They resumed riding a moment later, moving quickly to catch the others.
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The plastic paper behind the stove is dangerous and might catch fire.
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In the early years they used to try to catch me out.
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Translations for catch
Portuguese
Catalan
Spanish
Russian
Catch through the time
Catch across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Canada
Common
Australia
Common
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