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catch vs erupt

erupt vs catch

catch is a noun but erupt is not a noun.

catch and erupt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catch Yes No Yes No
erupt No No Yes No
As verbs, erupt is a hypernym of catch; that is, erupt is a word with a broader meaning than catch:
  • catch: start burning
  • erupt: start to burn or burst into flames
Other hypernyms of catch include catch fire, combust, conflagrate, ignite, take fire.
catch (noun) erupt (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands
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) erupt (verb)
come down with become active and spew forth lava and rocks
be struck or affected by start abruptly
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned erupt or intensify suddenly
detect a blunder or misstep become raw or open
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state break out
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of appear on the skin
become aware of force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
be the catcher start to burn or burst into flames
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 catch and erupt

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