Word: CATCH
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of CATCH
- The act of seizing or capturing.
"The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work."
- The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball.
"Nice catch!"
- The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
"Good catch. I never would have remembered that."
- (heading) To capture, overtake.
- (heading) To seize hold of.
- (heading) To intercept.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "catch" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "catch" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CATCH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CATCH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CATCH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CATCH:
- # the catch effect
- # master of catch
- # playing with catch
- # in terms of catch
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