spread vs catch

spread and catch both are nouns.

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

As verbs, catch is a hyponym of spread; that is, catch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spread:

spread (noun)	catch (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time	the act of catching an object with the hands
decorative cover for a bed	the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)	a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
a haphazard distribution in all directions	a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)	a restraint that checks the motion of something
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures	a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
two facing pages of a book or other publication	a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space	anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes	a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed	the quantity that was caught

spread (adjective)	catch (adjective)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
fully extended in width
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

spread (verb)	catch (verb)
cause to become widely known	come down with
become widely known and passed on	be struck or affected by
distribute or disperse widely	delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
spread out or open from a closed or folded state	detect a blunder or misstep
become distributed or widespread	discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
cover by spreading something over	grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
distribute over a surface in a layer	become aware of
strew or distribute over an area	be the catcher
move outward	catch up with and possibly overtake
spread across or over	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