catch vs check

catch and check both are nouns.

catch and check both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
catch	Yes	No	Yes	No
check	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, check is a hypernym of catch; that is, check is a word with a broader meaning than catch:

catch: check oneself during an action
check: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of catch include contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.

catch (noun)	check (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window	the act of inspecting or verifying
a restraint that checks the motion of something	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)	an appraisal of the state of affairs
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the quantity that was caught	the bill in a restaurant
	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
	a written order directing a bank to pay money
	the state of inactivity following an interruption

catch (verb)	check (verb)
come down with	slow the growth or development of
be struck or affected by	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned	make cracks or chinks in
detect a blunder or misstep	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of	put a check mark on or near or next to
become aware of	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
be the catcher	verify by consulting a source or authority
catch up with and possibly overtake	write out a check on a bank account
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase	place into check
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping	decline to initiate betting
to hook or entangle	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
attract and fix	mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
spread or be communicated	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
take in and retain	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
apprehend and reproduce accurately	consign for shipment on a vehicle
attract; cause to be enamored	develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
reach in time	make an examination or investigation
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily	block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
see or watch	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
suffer from the receipt of	be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
perceive by hearing
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly
check oneself during an action
start burning

catch vs check

catch and check both are nouns.

catch and check both are verbs.

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