Catch vs. Busted
Difference Between Catch and Busted
Catchnoun
(countable) The act of seizing or capturing. s
The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work.Bustedadjective
(often used in combination with an adjective) Having a certain type of bust breasts; cleavage.
Catchnoun
(countable) The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball. t
The player made an impressive catch.Nice catch!Bustedadjective
(slang) Broke; having no money.
I'd like to help you, but I'm busted.Catchnoun
(countable) The act of noticing, understanding or hearing. t
Good catch. I never would have remembered that.Bustedadjective
(slang) Caught in the act of doing something one shouldn't do.
I saw you take that cookie from the cookie jar! You're busted!Catchnoun
(uncountable) The game of catching a ball. t
The kids love to play catch.Bustedadjective
(slang) Extremely ugly.
She was cute, but all her friends were busted.Catchnoun
(countable) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse. t
Did you see his latest catch?He's a good catch.Bustedadjective
(slang) Tired.
Catchnoun
(countable) Something which is captured or caught. t s
The fishermen took pictures of their catch.The catch amounted to five tons of swordfish.Bustedadjective
(slang) Broken.
Catchnoun
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening. t
She installed a sturdy catch to keep her cabinets closed tight.Bustedverb
simple past tense and past participle of bust
Catchnoun
(countable) A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion.
There was a catch in his voice when he spoke his father's name.Bustedadjective
(used informally especially of bones) fractured;
my arm is bustedI got my head busted in the fightcan't play with a busted baseball batCatchnoun
A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation. t
It sounds like a great idea, but what's the catch?Be careful, that's a catch question.Bustedadjective
suddenly and violently broken open especially from internal pressure (`busted' is an informal term for `burst');
a burst balloonburst pipesburst seamsa ruptured appendixa busted balloonCatchnoun
(countable) A crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use.
I bent over to see under the table and got a catch in my side.Bustedadjective
out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken');
a broken washing machinethe coke machine is brokenthe coke machine is bustedCatchnoun
(countable) A fragment of music or poetry. s
Catchnoun
(obsolete) A state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush.
Catchnoun
A crop which has germinated and begun to grow.
Catchnoun
(obsolete) A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch.
Catchnoun
A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics.
Catchnoun
The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse. s
Catchnoun
The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
Catchnoun
A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well.
Catchnoun
The first contact of an oar with the water.
Catchnoun
A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough.
Catchnoun
Passing opportunities seized; snatches.
Catchnoun
A slight remembrance; a trace.
Catchverb
(heading) To capture, overtake.
Catchverb
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). s
I hope I catch a fish.He ran but we caught him at the exit.The police caught the robber at a nearby casino.Catchverb
(transitive) To entrap or trip up a person; to deceive.
Catchverb
To marry or enter into a similar relationship with.
Catchverb
(transitive) To reach (someone) with a strike, blow, weapon etc.
If he catches you on the chin, you'll be on the mat.Catchverb
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for.
If you leave now you might catch him.I would love to have dinner but I have to catch a plane.Catchverb
(transitive) To unpleasantly discover unexpectedly; to unpleasantly surprise (someone doing something).
He was caught on video robbing the bank.He was caught in the act of stealing a biscuit.Catchverb
(transitive) To travel by means of.
catch the busCatchverb
To become pregnant. (Only in past tense or as participle.)
Catchverb
(heading) To seize hold of.
Catchverb
To grab, seize, take hold of.
I caught her by the arm and turned her to face me.Catchverb
(transitive) To take or replenish something necessary, such as breath or sleep.
I have to stop for a moment and catch my breath.I caught some Z's on the train.Catchverb
(transitive) To grip or entangle.
My leg was caught in a tree-root.Catchverb
(intransitive) To be held back or impeded.
Be careful your dress doesn't catch on that knob.His voice caught when he came to his father's name.Catchverb
(intransitive) To engage with some mechanism; to stick, to succeed in interacting with something or initiating some process. t
Push it in until it catches.The engine finally caught and roared to life.Catchverb
(transitive) To have something be held back or impeded.
I caught my heel on the threshold.Catchverb
(intransitive) To make a grasping or snatching motion (at).
He caught at the railing as he fell.Catchverb
(transitive) Of fire, to spread or be conveyed to.
The fire spread slowly until it caught the eaves of the barn.Catchverb
To grip (the water) with one's oars at the beginning of the stroke.
Catchverb
To germinate and set down roots.
The seeds caught and grew.Catchverb
To contact a wave in such a way that one can ride it back to shore.
Catchverb
To handle an exception. t
When the program catches an exception, this is recorded in the log file.Catchverb
(heading) To intercept.
Catchverb
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). t
I will throw you the ball, and you catch it.Watch me catch this raisin in my mouth.Catchverb
To seize (an opportunity) when it occurs. t
Catchverb
To end a player's innings by catching a hit ball before the first bounce.
Townsend hit 29 before he was caught by Wilson.Catchverb
To play (a specific period of time) as the catcher.
He caught the last three innings.Catchverb
(heading) To receive (by being in the way).
Catchverb
(transitive) To be the victim of (something unpleasant, painful etc.).
You're going to catch a beating if they find out.Catchverb
(transitive) To be touched or affected by (something) through exposure.
The sunlight caught the leaves and the trees turned to gold.Her hair was caught by the light breeze.Catchverb
(transitive) To be infected by (an illness).
Everyone seems to be catching the flu this week.Catchverb
(intransitive) To spread by infection or similar means.
Catchverb
To receive or be affected by (wind, water, fire etc.).
The bucket catches water from the downspout.The trees caught quickly in the dry wind.Catchverb
(transitive) To acquire, as though by infection; to take on through sympathy or infection.
She finally caught the mood of the occasion.Catchverb
(transitive) To be hit by something. s
He caught a bullet in the back of the head last year.Catchverb
(intransitive) To serve well or poorly for catching, especially for catching fish.
Catchverb
To get pregnant.
Well, if you didn't catch this time, we'll have more fun trying again until you do.Catchverb
(heading) To take in with one's senses or intellect.
Catchverb
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. t
Did you catch his name?Did you catch the way she looked at him?Catchverb
To take in; to watch or listen to (an entertainment).
I have some free time tonight so I think I'll catch a movie.Catchverb
(transitive) To reproduce or echo a spirit or idea faithfully.
You've really caught his determination in this sketch.Catchverb
(heading) To seize attention, interest.
Catchverb
(transitive) To charm or entrance.
Catchverb
(transitive) To attract and hold (a faculty or organ of sense).
He managed to catch her attention.The enormous scarf did catch my eye.Catchverb
(heading) To obtain or experience
Catchnoun
a hidden drawback;
it sounds good but what's the catch?Catchnoun
the quantity that was caught;
the catch was only 10 fishCatchnoun
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Catchnoun
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching);
he shared his catch with the othersCatchnoun
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
Catchnoun
a restraint that checks the motion of something;
he used a book as a stop to hold the door openCatchnoun
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
Catchnoun
a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth;
he played catch with his son in the backyardCatchnoun
the act of catching an object with the hands;
Mays made the catch with his back to the platehe made a grab for the ball before it landedMartin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced awaythe infielder's snap and throw was a single motionCatchnoun
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal);
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collarCatchverb
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state;
She caught her son eating candyShe was caught shopliftingCatchverb
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily;
I caught the aroma of coffeeHe caught the allusion in her glanceears open to catch every soundThe dog picked up the scentCatch a glimpseCatchverb
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot;
the rock caught her in the back of the headThe blow got him in the backThe punch caught him in the stomachCatchverb
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of;
Catch the ball!Grab the elevator door!Catchverb
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase;
We finally got the suspectDid you catch the thief?Catchverb
to hook or entangle;
One foot caught in the stirrupCatchverb
attract and fix;
His look caught herShe caught his eyeCatch the attention of the waiterCatchverb
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping;
I caught a rabbit in the trap toadyCatchverb
reach in time;
I have to catch a train at 7 o'clockCatchverb
get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly;
Catch some sleepcatch one's breathCatchverb
catch up with and possibly overtake;
The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit rampCatchverb
be struck or affected by;
catch firecatch the moodCatchverb
check oneself during an action;
She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mindCatchverb
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers;
We overheard the conversation at the next tableCatchverb
see or watch;
view a show on televisionThis program will be seen all over the worldview an exhibitionCatch a show on Broadwaysee a movieCatchverb
cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled;
I caught the hem of my dress in the bramblesCatchverb
detect a blunder or misstep;
The reporter tripped up the senatorCatchverb
grasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of;
did you catch that allusion?We caught something of his theory in the lecturedon't catch your meaningdid you get it?She didn't get the jokeI just don't get himCatchverb
contract;
did you catch a cold?Catchverb
start burning;
The fire caughtCatchverb
perceive by hearing;
I didn't catch your nameShe didn't get his name when they met the first timeCatchverb
suffer from the receipt of;
She will catch hell for this behavior!Catchverb
attract; cause to be enamored;
She captured all the men's heartsCatchverb
apprehend and reproduce accurately;
She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawingsShe got the mood just right in her photographsCatchverb
take in and retain;
We have a big barrel to catch the rainwaterCatchverb
spread or be communicated;
The fashion did not catchCatchverb
be the catcher;
Who is catching?Catchverb
become aware of;
he caught her staring out the windowCatchverb
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned;
I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting
