net vs catch

net and catch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
net	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
catch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, catch is a hypernym of net; that is, catch is a word with a broader meaning than net:

Other hypernyms of net include grab.

net (noun)	catch (noun)
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals	the act of catching an object with the hands
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange	the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects	a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton	a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)	a restraint that checks the motion of something
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)	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

net (adjective)	catch (adjective)
remaining after all deductions
conclusive in a process or progression

net (verb)	catch (verb)
catch with a net	come down with
construct or form a web, as if by weaving	be struck or affected by
make as a net profit	delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
yield as a net profit	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