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catch vs doorstopper

doorstopper vs catch

catch and doorstopper both are nouns.

catch is a verb but doorstopper is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catch Yes No Yes No
doorstopper Yes No No No
As nouns, doorstopper is a hyponym of catch; that is, doorstopper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than catch:
  • catch: a restraint that checks the motion of something
  • doorstopper: a stop that keeps open doors from moving
Other hyponyms of catch include bench hook, doorstop, click, detent, dog, pawl, trip, tripper.
catch (noun) doorstopper (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands a stop that keeps open doors from moving
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
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
catch (verb) doorstopper (verb)
come down with
be struck or affected by
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
detect a blunder or misstep
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
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
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