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trap vs catch

catch vs trap

trap and catch both are nouns.

trap and catch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trap Yes No Yes No
catch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, catch is a hypernym of trap; that is, catch is a word with a broader meaning than trap:
  • trap: catch in or as if in a trap
  • catch: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Other hypernyms of trap include capture.
trap (noun) catch (noun)
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise the act of catching an object with the hands
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
a light two-wheeled carriage a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
a hazard on a golf course a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters a restraint that checks the motion of something
drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
informal terms for the mouth a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
the quantity that was caught
trap (verb) catch (verb)
catch in or as if in a trap come down with
hold or catch as if in a trap be struck or affected by
to hold fast or prevent from moving delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
to sell marijuana on a street corner detect a blunder or misstep
place in a confining or embarrassing position 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 trap and catch

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