We had to hurry to catch the last train.
We had to hurry to catch the last train.
English
catch
kætʃ, kæt͡ʃ, kɛt͡ʃ
Meaning: to stop and hold a moving object; to capture
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | catch |
| 3rd person singular present | catches |
| Present participle | catching |
| Past | caught |
| Will future | will catch |
| Going-to future | going to catch |
| Imperative negative | don't catch / do not catch |
Example sentences
He managed to catch the ball with one hand.
He managed to catch the ball with one hand.
He walked quickly to catch the last bus.
He walked quickly to catch the last bus.
Leave early so that you can catch the first train.
Leave early so that you can catch the first train.
The police caught the criminal after a long chase.
The police caught the criminal after a long chase.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for grabbing something in the air, like a ball, or for arresting someone.
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