English · Common Verbs
catches
/ˈkætʃɪz/
[/ˈkætʃɪz/]
third-person singular of catch
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'catch': he, she, or it grabs or stops something.
Example
She always catches her train with just a minute to spare before the doors close.
She always catches her train with just a minute to spare before the doors close.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'cachier' (to catch).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense.