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catch vs suffer

suffer vs catch

catch is a noun but suffer is not a noun.

catch and suffer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catch Yes No Yes No
suffer No No Yes No
As verbs, suffer is a hypernym of catch; that is, suffer is a word with a broader meaning than catch:
  • catch: suffer from the receipt of
  • suffer: feel physical pain
Other hypernyms of catch include ache, hurt.
catch (noun) suffer (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) suffer (verb)
come down with be in pain
be struck or affected by undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned feel unwell or uncomfortable
detect a blunder or misstep get worse in quality
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state be set at a disadvantage
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of put up with something or somebody unpleasant
become aware of experience (emotional) pain
be the catcher feel physical pain
catch up with and possibly overtake undergo or be subjected to
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of undergo or suffer
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase be given to
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 suffer

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