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catching

[kach-ing]

adjective

  1. tending to be transmitted from one person to another; contagious or infectious.

    a disease that is catching;

    His enthusiasm is catching.

  2. attractive; fascinating; captivating; alluring.

    a catching personality.



catching

/ ˈæʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. infectious

  2. attractive; captivating

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • catchingly adverb
  • catchingness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of catching1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; catch, -ing 2
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Example Sentences

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It made showering difficult because it was not to get wet and he feared catching it on his clothing and bed sheets.

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Frank has been hugely successful in establishing the Bees in the Premier League while playing high-intensity, entertaining football - catching the eye of hard-to-please Levy.

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According to ratings body Barb, just under 6 million viewers per episode have been tuning in or catching up on iPlayer within a seven day period.

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Fishing: At Trinity Lake, you can rent a deck boat, pontoon boat or houseboat and try your hand at catching large and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon.

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Mr Iwule said he tried to defend himself and raised his arms but Mr Monzo swung the sword, catching him on the neck.

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