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catch vs snatch

snatch vs catch

catch and snatch both are nouns.

catch and snatch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catch Yes No Yes No
snatch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, catch and snatch are synonyms defined as:
  • catch and snatch: the act of catching an object with the hands
Other synonyms of catch include grab, snap.
catch (noun) snatch (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands the act of catching an object with the hands
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window obscene terms for female genitals
a restraint that checks the motion of something a small fragment
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) snatch (verb)
come down with to grasp hastily or eagerly
be struck or affected by take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned to make grasping motions
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
Difference between catch and snatch

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