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catch
Noun
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A catch is something that is caught, like the fish a fishermen catches.
My dad brought home a good catch of trout today.
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A catch is old time word for a song.
We sang a catch by Purcell.
catch
Verb
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When you catch something, you stop and hold it.
Can you catch a fish in your hands with no fish net?
They caught the bad guys and locked them up.
situation
Noun
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A situation is the conditions at a time and place.
If you can stay calm, it will help you to handle difficult situations.
Can you describe the situation in Iraq during the war?
Under the new government, the political situation is changing rapidly.