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Catch up

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Meanings of Catch up

Verb

  • To grab something quickly.
  • To get tangled up with something else.
  • To talk to someone after a long time to share news.
  • To help someone learn what they missed.
  • To reach someone who is ahead of you.
  • To make up for lost time or things.
  • To finally get to something you were waiting for.

Noun

  • A time when you try to get back to where others are.
  • Something that helps you learn what you missed.

Explanation of the word: Catch up

Catch up means to go faster so you can be with someone or something that is ahead of you. Like if you are running and your friend is ahead, you can catch up to them by running faster.

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Translations for the word: Catch up

hindi
कैच अप (catch up)

catch up

पकड़ना (pakadna)

pakadna

साथ आना (sath aana)

sath aana

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Catch up

What does 'catch up' mean?
'Catch up' means to reach someone or something that is ahead of you, or to learn about things that you missed.
How do you pronounce 'catch up'?
You pronounce 'catch up' like this: 'kach up'.
What is the origin of the phrase 'catch up'?
The phrase 'catch up' comes from the idea of catching something that is moving ahead, and it has been used in English since the 19th century.
What is the meaning of 'catch up' in Kannada?
The word 'catch up' in Kannada is 'ಹರಿಯುವುದು' (Hariyuvudu).