catching
Americanadjective
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tending to be transmitted from one person to another; contagious or infectious.
a disease that is catching;
His enthusiasm is catching.
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attractive; fascinating; captivating; alluring.
a catching personality.
adjective
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infectious
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attractive; captivating
Other Word Forms
- catchingly adverb
- catchingness noun
Etymology
Origin of catching
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; catch, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“While all Alaska seafood served on our ships is sustainably sourced and extraordinarily fresh, nothing compares to the true port‑to‑plate experience of catching it yourself.”
From Salon
She spends her spare time catching up with friends for lunch, and going to college in the south of England, near her family home.
From BBC
"Polyps become more common as we age, but the key is catching and removing them early," says Dr. Wassie.
From Science Daily
Showers will develop, becoming more numerous by the afternoon but not catching everywhere.
From BBC
“Running good routes, catching the ball, running fast,” he said of his objectives for the day.
From Los Angeles Times
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