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catch vs change

change vs catch

catch and change both are nouns.

catch and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catch Yes No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of catch; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than catch:
  • catch: be struck or affected by
  • change: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
catch (noun) change (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands the action of changing something
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) a different or fresh set of clothes
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth a thing that is different
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window a difference that is usually pleasant
a restraint that checks the motion of something an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident the result of alteration or modification
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) coins of small denomination regarded collectively
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
the quantity that was caught a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
catch (verb) change (verb)
come down with undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
be struck or affected by cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
detect a blunder or misstep change clothes; put on different clothes
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
become aware of remove or replace the coverings of
be the catcher become deeper in tone
catch up with and possibly overtake change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of give to, and receive from, one another
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
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