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capture vs catch

catch vs capture

capture and catch both are nouns.

capture and catch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capture Yes No Yes No
catch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, catch is a hyponym of capture; that is, catch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than capture:
  • capture: the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
  • catch: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
As verbs, capture and catch are synonyms defined as:
  • capture and catch: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
As verbs, capture and catch are synonyms defined as:
  • capture and catch: succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
Other synonyms of capture include get.
As verbs, capture and catch are synonyms defined as:
  • capture and catch: attract; cause to be enamored
Other synonyms of capture include becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance.
capture (noun) catch (noun)
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property the act of catching an object with the hands
the act of taking of a person by force the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field a restraint that checks the motion of something
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
the quantity that was caught
capture (verb) catch (verb)
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping come down with
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase be struck or affected by
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
attract; cause to be enamored detect a blunder or misstep
take possession of by force, as after an invasion discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
become aware of
be the catcher
catch up with and possibly overtake
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
to hook or entangle
attract and fix
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
spread or be communicated
take in and retain
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
apprehend and reproduce accurately
attract; cause to be enamored
reach in time
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
see or watch
suffer from the receipt of
perceive by hearing
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
check oneself during an action
start burning
Difference between capture and catch

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