List of antonyms from "catches up" to antonyms from "catching the act"


Discover our 250 antonyms available for the terms "catching off guard, catching hold of, catching on to, catches wink, catching off-balance" and many more. Click on one of the words below and go directly to the antonyms associated with it.

Definition of the day : « catches up »

  • As in approach : verb come nearer
  • As in mesmerize : verb captivate
  • As in recover : verb find again
  • As in embrangle : verb embroil
  • As in spellbind : verb grip
  • As in grip : verb entrance, enchant
Example sentences :
  • The team which passes its object so that it catches up with the opponent's wins.
  • Extract from : « Games and Play for School Morale » by Various
  • Well, he can have it if he catches up to us, Jerry responded.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Boys on the Atlantic » by Clarence Young
  • But I think it will be some time before he catches up to us this time.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Boys After a Fortune » by Clarence Young
  • He never "catches up with you" on the street; he "catches you up."
  • Extract from : « The American Language » by Henry L. Mencken
  • Even Shakspeare catches up the old figure: "Is your gold and silver ewes and rams?"
  • Extract from : « Principles of Political Economy » by Arthur Latham Perry
  • He catches up a phrase which Harriet applies to her, dear flighty creature, and derisively repeats it several times.
  • Extract from : « Critical Remarks on Sir Charles Grandison, Clarissa, and Pamela (1754) » by Anonymous
  • She catches up a piece of paper, and covers all the card except the first two words.
  • Extract from : « Bride Roses » by W. D. Howells
  • His audience applauds, and the enraptured Quinet catches up the response like an auctioneer.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 65, No. 403, May, 1849 » by Various
  • Give him a lead, and he catches up the music and carries it through as thoroughly, though not so loudly, as the first violin.
  • Extract from : « The Second Fiddle » by Phyllis Bottome
  • Rumour catches up the story, and adds a thousand imposing details.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 65, No. 400, February, 1849 » by Various