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Definition of catching

catching

/ˈkætʃ.ɪŋ/
catch · ing
Plural:catchings
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catching Lexical Profile

catching Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being easily transmitted from one person to another by contact or proximity (of a disease, yawn, or emotion).

Example

"Her enthusiasm for the community garden was so catching that half the neighborhood volunteered."

2

Appealing and easily remembered; captivating.

Example

"The song has a catching melody that stays with you all day."

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• noun

1

The act or process of intercepting, seizing, or capturing something.

Example

"The catching of rainwater in large barrels helped the farmers survive the dry season."

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• Rhymes for catching

• Nearby Words

catchfly
catchily
catchiness
catching
catchment
catchphrase
catchword

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Catching. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/catching
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