Catching
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo capture or seize something in motion.
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
To successfully seize or trap something.
The dog was catching the ball.
💡 Simply: To grab something that's moving.
👶 For kids: To grab something that's flying or running!
More Examples
She's catching up on her work.
How It's Used
"The goalkeeper was catching every ball."
"I'm catching a cold."
Attractive; interesting; memorable.
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
Attractive or captivating.
That's a catching tune.
💡 Simply: Something that grabs your attention and is hard to forget.
👶 For kids: Something that's super cool and makes you want to look!
More Examples
His presentation was quite catching.
How It's Used
"The advertisement was catching, drawing many viewers."
Idioms & expressions
catch someone's eye
To attract someone's attention.
"Her bright dress caught his eye."
From the present participle of the verb "catch", ultimately from Old English *caccian.
The word "catching" has been used in a similar way for centuries, referring both to physical actions and metaphorical ones.
Memory tip
Imagine a baseball player catching a fastball.