“Capture” vs. “Catch”: What’s the Difference?
Jul 5, 2023
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The difference between “capture” and “catch”
- While both "capture" and "catch" involve seizing or grasping something, "capture" often implies taking control forcefully or through strategic means, whereas "catch" typically refers to intercepting or stopping the motion of something.
- "Capture" is commonly used when referring to the act of detaining or gaining possession of a person, animal, or object; whereas "catch" is more general and can apply to a wider range of situations.
- "Catch" can also have figurative meanings related to comprehension, attention, or encountering something, while "capture" is more specifically associated with physical or metaphorical seizing or recording.
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What is the definition of “capture” and “catch”?
Capture
- "Capture" is a verb that means to seize or take control of something or someone, often by force or through skillful tactics.
- It involves the act of detaining a person, animal, or object, usually to gain possession or control over it.
- "Capture" can also refer to the act of recording or documenting something, such as capturing an image or video.
Catch
- "Catch" is a verb that means to seize or grasp something that is moving or thrown toward you, usually with the hands or a device.
- It can refer to the act of intercepting or stopping the motion of an object or living being in order to gain control or prevent it from falling or escaping.
- "Catch" can also be used figuratively to mean to understand or comprehend something, to capture someone's attention, or to successfully encounter, or to come across something or someone.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Catch” is the more popular variant on the web.
Capture
1,040,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The cat captured the mouse between its paws.
- The police were able to capture the fugitive after a long chase.
- The wildlife photographer set up his camera to capture the image of a rare bird.
More popular
Catch
1,160,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I managed to catch the bus just in time.
- He used a net to catch the fish in the lake.
- I quickly caught on when my coworker was giving me a weird glance.
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