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catch vs take in

take in vs catch

catch is a noun but take in is not a noun.

catch and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catch Yes No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, catch and take in are synonyms defined as:
  • catch and take in: hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Other synonyms of catch include overhear.
As verbs, catch and take in are synonyms defined as:
  • catch and take in: see or watch
Other synonyms of catch include see, view, watch.
catch (noun) take in (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) take in (verb)
come down with make (clothes) smaller
be struck or affected by take into one's family
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned take up mentally
detect a blunder or misstep fool or hoax
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state serve oneself to, or consume regularly
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of take up as if with a sponge
become aware of fold up
be the catcher express willingness to have in one's home or environs
catch up with and possibly overtake accept
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of take in, also metaphorically
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping see or watch
to hook or entangle earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
attract and fix call for and obtain payment of
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled visit for entertainment
spread or be communicated provide with shelter
take in and retain suck or take up or in
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 take in

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