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Compilation of the 20+ most common collocations with Catch

Catch is a common verb in English. To use it with more diverse meanings, you can combine Catch with different parts of speech to form collocations with Catch. In today's article, let's explore some of the most common collocations with Catch together with PREP!

I. What is Catch?

In English, Catch is pronounced /kætʃ/ and functions as both a verb and a noun.

Catch acts as a verb, meaning: intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped); capture (a person or animal that tries or would try to escape). For example: I managed to catch the glass before it hit the ground.
Catch acts as a noun, with meaning: For example: an act of catching something, typically a ball. For example: I missed the catch and threw the ball back to John rather crossly.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Catch

To help you learn collocations effectively and easily, PREP has compiled the most common collocations with Catch along with their meanings and specific examples. Take a look!

No.	Collocations with Catch	Example
1	Annual catch /ˈænjuəl kætʃ/	The fishing industry closely monitors the annual catch to prevent overfishing.
2	Catch basin /kætʃ ˈbeɪsén/	Rainwater drains into the catch basin before being directed into the sewer system.
3	Catch quota /kætʃ ˈkwəʊtə/	The government has set a catch quota to regulate fishing and protect marine ecosystems.
4	Catch hold /kætʃ həʊld/	Anna tried to catch hold of the runaway dog before it darted across the street.
5	Catch sight /kætʃ saɪt/	From the hilltop, we could catch sight of the city skyline in the distance.
6	Catch fire /kætʃ faɪər/	The dry grass quickly caught fire, spreading across the field.
7	Catch a cold /kætʃ ə kəʊld/	Despite wearing a jacket, John managed to catch a cold after being out in the rain.
8	Catch one’s attention /kætʃ wʌnz əˈtɛnʃən/	The colorful artwork on the wall immediately caught her attention as she entered the gallery.
9	Catch someone’s breath /kætʃ ə brɛθ/	After running for miles, Jack finally stopped to catch his breath and rest.
10	Commercial catch /kəˈmɜːʃəl kætʃ/	The commercial catch of shrimp has declined in recent years due to overfishing.
11	Incidental catch /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl kætʃ/	Dolphins sometimes become incidental catches in fishing nets meant for other species.
12	Total allowable catch /ˈtəʊtl əˈlaʊəbl kætʃ/	Fisheries management sets a limit on the total allowable catch to ensure sustainable fishing practices.
13	Total catch /ˈtəʊtl kætʃ/	The fishermen celebrated their record-breaking total catch of tuna for the season.
14	Catch a bus /kætʃ ə bʌs/	I need to catch a bus to get to work on time.
16	Catch someone's meaning /kætʃ ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈminɪŋ/	Sorry, could you repeat that? I didn't quite catch your meaning.
17	Catch a habit /kætʃ ə ˈhæbɪt/	It's important to catch a habit of exercising regularly for good health.
18	Be caught in the act /be cut ɪn ðə ækt/	The thief was caught in the act of stealing from the store.
19	Catch a ball /kætʃ ə bɔl/	Jack managed to catch the ball just before it hit the ground.
20	Catch a movie /kætʃ ə ˈmuvi/	Let's catch a movie this weekend; I heard there's a great new release.
21	Catch a crook /kætʃ ə krʊk/	The police finally managed to catch the crook after weeks of investigation.
22	Catch a chill /kætʃ ə tʃɪl/	Don't forget to bring a jacket; you might catch a chill in this cold weather.
23	Catch a thief /kætʃ ə θif/	The security guard caught the thief red-handed trying to steal from the store.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Catch

To further understand collocations with Catch, let's complete the exercise below with PREP!

1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer

It is too early to estimate the value of any _______.
1. Annual catch
2. Catch basin
3. Catch quota
The sewer ended in the stable yard back of the horse barn, in a ten-foot _______ near the manure pit.
1. Catch basin
2. Catch hold
3. Catch sight
Due to concerns about overfishing, _______ was repeatedly reduced in the 1980s and 1990s.
1. Catch quota
2. Catch basin
3. Catch hold
Anna _______ the handle and lifted.
1. Annual catch
2. Catched hold
3. Catched basin
Then Jack _______ of her small black velvet hat in the crowd.
1. Catch a cold
2. Catch fire
3. Catch sight
My home _______ and everything is destroyed.
1. Catches hold
2. Catches sight
3. Catches fire
If they sneeze, we _______.
1. Catch one’s attention
2. Catch a breath
3. Catch a cold
A ship out at sea _______.
1. Catches hold
2. Catches sight
3. Catches my attention
I had to sit down and _______.
1. Catch a breath
2. Catch basin
3. Catch quota
The average _______ size is commonly between 35 and 45 cm in length.
1. Annual catch
2. Commercial catch
3. Catch hold

2. Answer

1 - A	2 - A	3 - A	4 - B	5 - C
6 - C	7 - C	8 - C	9 - A	10 - B

PREP hopes that after reading this article, you have acquired a variety of commonly used collocations with Catch. Best of luck in enhancing your knowledge and achieving high scores in English exams such as IELTS, TOEIC, VSTEP, etc.

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