51Թ

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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. a catching personality.



catching

/ ˈæʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. infectious
  2. attractive; captivating
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٳiԲ· adverb
  • ٳiԲ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of catching1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; catch, -ing 2
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It might not look it, but age is catching up to him.

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In his statement to police, Mr Dehbandi said there were different practices for catching buses in Iran.

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The Lakers are catching the Thunder after a loss to the Rockets.

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Kevin Bacon certainly knows a thing or two about catching hell.

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Delta One and United’s premium offering Polaris are signs that U.S. airlines are catching up with their own premium products, Syth said, which also reflects a growing demand.

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