CATCH UP (WITH) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

catch up (with)

verb

Definition of catch up (with)

as in to catch

to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

fall short

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Political reporters could sleep late, have a long lunch, even catch a movie.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
ThreadNanny Oven Liners provide a barrier between the oven bottom and potential splatter, catching debris before reaching the oven floor.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

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catch up (with)

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