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
: 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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