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speech vs catch

catch vs speech

speech and catch both are nouns.

speech is not a verb while catch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speech Yes No No No
catch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, catch is a hyponym of speech; that is, catch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speech:
  • speech: your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
  • catch: a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
speech (noun) catch (noun)
the mental faculty or power of vocal communication the act of catching an object with the hands
(language) communication by word of mouth the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
words making up the dialogue of a play a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
a lengthy rebuke a restraint that checks the motion of something
the exchange of spoken words a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
something spoken anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
the quantity that was caught
speech (verb) catch (verb)
come down with
be struck or affected by
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
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 speech and catch

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