[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to seize or capture, especially after pursuit:to catch a runaway horse.to catch a criminal;to catch a runaway horse.Synonyms: arrest , apprehend Antonyms: release", "to trap or ensnare:to catch a fish.", "to intercept and seize; take and hold (something thrown, falling, etc.):a barrel to catch rain.to catch a ball;a barrel to catch rain.", "to come upon suddenly; surprise or detect, as in some action:I caught him stealing the pumpkin.", "to receive, incur, or contract:to catch a cold.", "to be in time to get aboard (a train, boat, etc.).", "to lay hold of; grasp ; clasp :He caught her in a warm embrace.Antonyms: release", "to grip, hook, or entangle:The sharp branches caught his clothing.", "to allow (something) to become gripped, hooked, snagged, or entangled:He caught his coat on a nail.", "to attract or arrest:His speech caught our attention.The painting caught his fancy.His speech caught our attention.", "to check or restrain suddenly (often used reflexively):He caught himself before he said the wrong thing.She caught her breath in surprise.He caught himself before he said the wrong thing.", "to see or attend:to catch a show.", "to strike ; hit :The blow caught him on the head.", "to become inspired by or aware of:I caught the spirit of the occasion.", "to fasten with or as if with a catch:to catch the clasp on a necklace.", "to deceive :No one was caught by his sugary words.", "to attract the attention of; captivate ; charm :She was caught by his smile and good nature.Synonyms: win , fascinate , enchant", "to grasp with the intellect; comprehend :She failed to catch his meaning.", "to hear clearly:We caught only snatches of their conversation.", "to apprehend and record; capture :The painting caught her expression perfectly.", "South Midland and Southern U.S.to assist at the birth of:The town doctor caught more than four hundred children before he retired."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to become gripped, hooked, or entangled:Her foot caught in the net.", "to overtake someone or something moving (usually followed byup, up with,orup to).", "to take hold:The door lock doesn't catch.", "Baseball.to play the position of catcher :He catches for the Yankees.", "to become lighted; take fire take fire; ignite :The kindling caught instantly.", "to become established, as a crop or plant, after germination and sprouting."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the act of catching.Synonyms: arrest , apprehension , capture", "anything that catches, especially a device for checking motion, as a latch on a door.Synonyms: bolt , ratchet", "any tricky or concealed drawback:It seems so easy that there must be a catch somewhere.", "a slight, momentary break or crack in the voice.", "that which is caught, as a quantity of fish:The fisherman brought home a large catch.", "a person or thing worth getting, especially a person regarded as a desirable matrimonial prospect:My mother thinks Pat would be quite a catch.", "a game in which a ball is thrown from one person to another:to have a catch.to play catch;to have a catch.", "a fragment :catches of a song.", "Music.a round, especially one in which the words are so arranged as to produce ludicrous effects.", "Sports.the catching and holding of a batted or thrown ball before it touches the ground.", "Rowing.the first part of the stroke, consisting of the placing of the oar into the water.", "Agriculture.the establishment of a crop from seed:a catch of clover."]}, {"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["catchy(def3) catchy(def3)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb phrase", "List Items": ["to grasp at eagerly; accept readily:He caught at the chance to get free tickets.", "Chiefly British.to catch or discover (a person) in deceit or an error.", "to become popular:That new song is beginning to catch on.to grasp mentally; understand:You'd think he'd catch on that he's boring us.New England.(in cooking) to scorch or burn slightly; sear:A pot roast is better if allowed to catch on.", "to become popular:That new song is beginning to catch on.", "to grasp mentally; understand:You'd think he'd catch on that he's boring us.", "New England.(in cooking) to scorch or burn slightly; sear:A pot roast is better if allowed to catch on.", "to lift or snatch suddenly:Leaves were caught up in the wind.to bring or get up to date (often followed byonorwith):to catch up on 's reading.to come up to or overtake (something or someone) (usually followed bywith):to catch up with the leader in a race.to become involved or entangled with:caught up in the excitement of the crowd.to point out to (a person) minor errors, untruths, etc. (usually followed byon):We caught the teacher up on a number of factual details.Falconry.to capture for further training (a hawk that has been flown at hack).South Midland and Southern U.S.to harness (a horse or mule).", "to lift or snatch suddenly:Leaves were caught up in the wind.", "to bring or get up to date (often followed byonorwith):to catch up on 's reading.", "to come up to or overtake (something or someone) (usually followed bywith):to catch up with the leader in a race.", "to become involved or entangled with:caught up in the excitement of the crowd.", "to point out to (a person) minor errors, untruths, etc. (usually followed byon):We caught the teacher up on a number of factual details.", "Falconry.to capture for further training (a hawk that has been flown at hack).", "South Midland and Southern U.S.to harness (a horse or mule)."]}]