Catch and Fall short

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Catch verb - To move fast enough to get even with.

Usage example: despite the suspect's considerable lead, the fleet-footed police officer was able to catch him and make an arrest

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Fall short is an antonym for catch.

Nearby Words: catchy, catching, catcher

Fall short verb - Fail to meet (expectations or standards).

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Catch is an antonym for fall short.

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