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Meaning of catching
The primary meaning of "catching" is the act of taking hold of something, especially in a sudden or skillful way.
Etymology of catching
The word "catching" originates from the Old English word "cacian" or "catchian", which means to seize or take hold of
It is related to the Old Norse word "kaska", which means to hunt or chase
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking hold of something, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other senses
Synonyms
capturing
seizing
grasping
snatching
taking
apprehending
arresting
detaining
intercepting
receiving
acquiring
obtaining
getting
gaining
procuring
collecting
gathering
trapping
ensnaring
entangling
hooking
netting
reeling
snagging
spearing
angling
fishing
hunting
pursuing
chasing
chassing
following
tracking
trailing
ambushing
Definitions
- The act of seizing or taking hold of something, especially in a sudden or skillful way
- * The act of becoming infected with a disease
- * The act of attracting or engaging someone's attention
Usage Examples
- The fisherman was catching a large fish with his net
- * She was catching a cold from her sick colleague
- * The beautiful scenery was catching everyone's attention
Antonyms
missing
losing
dropping
releasing
freeing
liberating
letting go
abandoning
forsaking
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
overlooking
skipping
avoiding
evading
eluding
escaping
dodging
shunning
rejecting
refusing