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?what is the difference between catch and hold

catch is used with things that move
EX: catch the train- catch fish- catch mice
hold is used with fixed things
hold a pen- hold the book

catch =TAKE HOLD)
verb [I or T] caught, caught
to take hold of something, especially something that is moving through the air:
I managed to catch the glass before it hit the ground.
We saw the eagle swoop from the sky to catch its prey.
Our dog ran past me and out of the house before I could catch it.
He caught hold of my arm.
We placed saucepans on the floor to catch (= collect) the drops of water coming through the roof.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/results_b.asp?searchword=hold

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Catch: to get hold of and stop (a moving object
I threw the ball, and the dog caught it in his mouth
-I usually catch the 6 o’clock train

-يمسك بشيء متحرك

: to trap, especially after chasing or hunting
The cat caught a mouse
They drove off after the thieves but couldn’t catch them
The police are confident that the murderer will be caught

Hold: to keep or support using the hands or arms (or another part of the body
-He was holding a knife in one hand and a fork in the other.
-She held her daughter’s hand as they crossed the road.
-I held the baby in my arms.
-Hold it by the handle at the side.
-The dog held a newspaper between its teeth.

Dear colleague
If you are one of those who want to know the difference between words take my advice and you should get a copy of ‘Advanced English Course Part II’ to know the right word and the wrong one.

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