Question

Look up the following verbs in a good dictionary. List at least 20 different uses of the following. You may include their use with different prepositions, adverbs, and idioms.

Answer 1

Uses of 'catch':

1. To stop and hold(something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball.
2. To be in time for, or get on( a train. bus, etc): I'll have to catch the 09:45 train to London.
3. To surprise( someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing my vegetables.
4. To become infected with a disease or illness): He caught flu.
5. To cause or become accidentally stuck: The child caught her fingers in the car door.
6. To hit: The punch caught him on the chin.
7. To manager to hear: Did you catch what she said?
8. To start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught fire immediately.
9. If you manage to see or hear a TV or radio program: Did you catch the show last night?
10. If you notice or become interested in something: Her shoes caught my attention.