ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CATCH
Cacchen to pursue, from Old Northern French cachier, from Latin captāre to snatch, from capere to seize.
WHAT DOES CATCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of catch in the English dictionary
The first definition of catch in the dictionary is to take hold of so as to retain or restrain. Other definition of catch is to take, seize, or capture, esp after pursuit. Catch is also to ensnare or deceive, as by trickery.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CATCH
PRESENT
Present
I catch
you catch
he/she/it catches
we catch
you catch
they catch
Present continuous
I am catching
you are catching
he/she/it is catching
we are catching
you are catching
they are catching
Present perfect
I have caught
you have caught
he/she/it has caught
we have caught
you have caught
they have caught
Present perfect continuous
I have been catching
you have been catching
he/she/it has been catching
we have been catching
you have been catching
they have been catching
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I caught
you caught
he/she/it caught
we caught
you caught
they caught
Past continuous
I was catching
you were catching
he/she/it was catching
we were catching
you were catching
they were catching
Past perfect
I had caught
you had caught
he/she/it had caught
we had caught
you had caught
they had caught
Past perfect continuous
I had been catching
you had been catching
he/she/it had been catching
we had been catching
you had been catching
they had been catching
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will catch
you will catch
he/she/it will catch
we will catch
you will catch
they will catch
Future continuous
I will be catching
you will be catching
he/she/it will be catching
we will be catching
you will be catching
they will be catching
Future perfect
I will have caught
you will have caught
he/she/it will have caught
we will have caught
you will have caught
they will have caught
Future perfect continuous
I will have been catching
you will have been catching
he/she/it will have been catching
we will have been catching
you will have been catching
they will have been catching
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would catch
you would catch
he/she/it would catch
we would catch
you would catch
they would catch
Conditional continuous
I would be catching
you would be catching
he/she/it would be catching
we would be catching
you would be catching
they would be catching
Conditional perfect
I would have catch
you would have catch
he/she/it would have catch
we would have catch
you would have catch
they would have catch
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been catching
you would have been catching
he/she/it would have been catching
we would have been catching
you would have been catching
they would have been catching
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you catch
we let´s catch
you catch
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
catching
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CATCH»
The term «catch» is very widely used and occupies the
4.034 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «CATCH»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
catch.
If you want to catch more fish, use more hooks.
I think music is a big, big wide world, and I am voyager on this particular ship in this sea of wild music, and I'm gonna dive in and find as many fish as I can and catch them all. I love music.
I have no religion, and at times I wish all religions at the bottom of the sea. He is a weak ruler who needs religion to uphold his government; it is as if he would catch his people in a trap.
I love 'Modern Family;' I don't exactly watch it when it's on, but I try to catch up on it when I can; it's one of my favorite shows.
When I've ridden in parades, I always throw to the kids, the elderly and anyone who is smiling and having a great time. I try to make eye contact with the person. If you catch a ton and a kid nearby hasn't caught much, share.
But in this Congress, accountability is just a catch phrase, usually directed elsewhere. Demands to personal responsibility or corporate accountability abound, but rarely congressional accountability or fiscal responsibility.
Surfing isn't really in my blood. It's hard to catch a big wave in Billingham.
I love decorating my home. I'm a gardener too, so that's usually something I have to play catch up with.
I just like to catch fish, I don't care if it weighs half a pound or 10 pounds. But I can't do a lot of casting. I can work a jig or a worm. But not for long, especially if the big ones are biting. Those big bass will make it hurt after a while.
The best way to catch my attention is to throw a Twinkie near my face.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CATCH»
Discover the use of
catch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
catch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Catch-22: 50th Anniversary Edition
This fiftieth-anniversary edition commemorates Joseph Heller’s masterpiece with a new introduction by Christopher Buckley; personal essays on the genesis of the novel by the author; a wealth of critical responses and reviews by Norman ...
2
The
Catch: Sea-to-table Recipes, Stories & Secrets
The host of the hit show Hook, Line & Dinner shares culturally evocative culinary and travel adventures from his life, providing a first collection of favorite sea-to-table recipes complemented by preparation guidelines and on-location ...
3
Contagious: Why Things
Catch On
In this book, Berger reveals the secret science behind word-of-mouth and social transmission.
4
The
Catch: How to Be Found by the Man of Your Dreams
This book will teach readers how to move on from a break-up, avoid the traps of the dating game, become a stronger person through the 30-Day Catch Boot Camp, get a man to propose in only six steps, and forget chasing after Mr. Right ever ...
Only one thing keeps Jim from being the best linebacker in the team - his fear of getting tackled.
6
LEGO City:
Catch That Crook!
When the Lego City bank is robbed, the robbers hide deep in the forest.
Michael Anthony Steele, 2012
"When I interrogate a serial killer I dive into the blackness of his soul.
There’s no way a little thing like losing his hand will keep Norm from trying out for baseball.
9
Catch: Attracting and Connecting Visitors
A grand-scope view of implementing effective evangelism strategies. For pastors and church leaders who are looking to reach people with the love of Jesus Christ.
Teenager Tim Temples must decide if he wants to leave his comfortable life in a small town and go to college.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CATCH»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
catch is used in the context of the following news items.
Austin Dillon walks away after car flies into catch fence in violent last …
Flying over the competition, Dillon's car hit the catch fence with its roof, coming to an abrupt halt and flying back onto the track. The incident ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
US-backed Kurds are on a roll - but there's a catch
Though the YPG has been effective in fighting ISIS, there's an important catch. A Kurdish surge could dislodge ISIS from certain areas while ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
Consider the rare split-colored lobster: unusual catch turns up in …
Consider the rare split-colored lobster: unusual catch turns up in Maine. According to research by the Lobster Institute, the chance of finding a ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Donald Trump Employees' 401(k) Plans Come With a Huge Catch
It turns out that Donald Trump—the real estate mogul and Republican presidential hopeful who has promised to be “the greatest jobs president ... «TIME, Jul 15»
With Apple Music, the company streams to catch up
Music consumption habits are changing. Start with the audio receiver, the central component of a home theater. What once amplified music ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
Nuts! Police use squirrel in bid to catch thieves
The police have gone nuts! Well, maybe not, but a police department in suburban Detroit is having a little creative fun while asking for help from ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
Harry Douglas: Mariota's “unbelievable accuracy” will increase …
Wide receiver Harry Douglas said that Mariota has shown “unbelievable accuracy” that he thinks will lead to bigger gains after the catch for him ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
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Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul remains in a Florida hospital after suffering injuries to his hand while setting off fireworks last weekend ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
Amy Schumer Wants You to Catch That Old D
And to catch the old D. And to not apologize. Now that we've learned to unapologetically “catch the old D,” Schumer also wants to make sure ... «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
WADA to start conducting night raids to catch doping
Doping remains a serious issue in cycling. The recent CIRC report estimated at least 20 percent of the peloton is still cheating. Photo: Tim De ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jul 15»
