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catch

catch

Meaning of catch

manage to reach

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British English/ˈkætʃ/
American English/ˈkætʃ/
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catch with Korean translation

catch usage examples

🇰🇷Korean🇬🇧English

We need to hurry to catch our connecting flight at gate B12.

🇰🇷Korean🇬🇧English

If the security queue is long, I might not catch the boarding call.

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catch belongs to the topic "At the Airport". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

catch간신히 타다
shower샤워기
elevator엘리베이터
towel수건
TVTV
view전망
breakfast아침식사

catch synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between catch / make / arrive in time for / be on time for / get to the airport/gate in time / take

🇬🇧English

Often used with transport: 'make a flight/train' = succeed in catching it.

A1Very Often

I hope we make our flight.

A
🇬🇧English
arrive in time for

A direct paraphrase meaning to get somewhere before an event or before boarding starts.

A1Often

We arrived in time for the boarding.

B
🇬🇧English
be on time for

Focuses on punctuality: being not late for an event, transport, or appointment.

A1Often

Make sure you are on time for your flight.

G
🇬🇧English
get to the airport/gate in time

A longer phrase emphasizing arriving at the airport or gate early enough to board.

A1Often

Make sure you get to the gate in time for boarding.

🇬🇧English

Means to use or occupy transport ('take the bus/train'), not specifically about timing.

A1Very Often

I usually take the 7am train.

🇬🇧English

Specifically refers to getting onto a plane/ship/train (the act of boarding).

A1Often

We boarded the plane just before it left.

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How to pronounce catch and what this word means

catch means catch. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce catch

/ˈkætʃ/

catch translation

catch

catch examples

We need to hurry to catch our connecting flight at gate B12.

catch transcription

/ˈkætʃ/, /ˈkætʃ/

Questions about this word

catch meaning: what does it mean?

manage to reach

catch pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

catch is pronounced as /ˈkætʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

catch definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We need to hurry to catch our connecting flight at gate B12. Translation: Нам нужно поторопиться, чтобы успеть на стыковочный рейс у выхода B12.

Is catch part of At the Airport vocabulary?

Yes, catch can be learned in the At the Airport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is catch part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, catch can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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