catch

/kat͡ʃ/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

The act of seizing or capturing.

2

The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball.

3

The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.

4

The game of catching a ball.

5

Something which is captured or caught.

6

A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.

7

A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.

8

A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion.

9

A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.

10

A crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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