Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The action of seizing or capturing something in motion, often from the air.
Catch
/kætʃ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He must not be caught here.
Mr Willoughby is certainly worth catching, Miss Dashwood.'
She catches a mouse every day - Oh!
Etymology:
Originates from Old French cachier, derived from the Latin captiare, which means to try to seize or snatch. First used in Middle English around the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
162 mentions per 1 million words 
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