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catch

to capture, to seize

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The English verb "catch" means "to capture, to seize" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "catch" across all 5 tenses.

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How to Conjugate "catch" in the Present Tense

Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
I I catch
you you (singular) catch
he/she/it he/she/it catches
we we catch
you you (plural) catch
they they catch
She catches a cold in winter.
Ela pega um resfriado no inverno.

How to Conjugate "catch" in the Past Tense

Simple Past Actions that happened in the past
Person English Conjugation
I I caught
you you (singular) caught
he/she/it he/she/it caught
we we caught
you you (plural) caught
they they caught
He caught the bus on time.
Él tomó el autobús a tiempo.

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How to Conjugate "catch" in the Future Tense

Simple Future Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
I I will catch
you you (singular) will catch
he/she/it he/she/it will catch
we we will catch
you you (plural) will catch
they they will catch
She will catch the ball.
Ella atrapará la pelota.

How to Conjugate "catch" in the Present (-ing) Tense

Present Continuous Actions happening right now
Person English Conjugation
I I am catching
you you (singular) are catching
he/she/it he/she/it is catching
we we are catching
you you (plural) are catching
they they are catching
He is catching the ball easily.
Él está atrapando la pelota fácilmente.

How to Conjugate "catch" in the Have done Tense

Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance
Person English Conjugation
I I have caught
you you (singular) have caught
he/she/it he/she/it has caught
we we have caught
you you (plural) have caught
they they have caught
She has caught the morning train.
Ella ha cogido el tren de la mañana.
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Frequently Asked Questions About "catch"

Is "catch" regular or irregular in English?
"Catch" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "catch" mean in English?
The English verb "catch" means "to capture, to seize" in English.
How do you conjugate "catch" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → catch, you → catch, he/she/it → catches, we → catch, you → catch, they → catch.
How many tenses does "catch" have in English?
"Catch" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.

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