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pull in vs catch

catch vs pull in

pull in is not a noun while catch is a noun.

pull in and catch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pull in No No Yes No
catch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, catch is a hyponym of pull in; that is, catch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pull in:
  • pull in: direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
  • catch: attract and fix
Other hyponyms of pull in include tug, arrest, get, draw in, retract, bring.
pull in (noun) catch (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
pull in (verb) catch (verb)
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes come down with
get or bring together be struck or affected by
of trains; move into (a station) delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages 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 pull in and catch

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