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catch up (with)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of catch up (with)

to move fast enough to get even with
  • I walked faster to catch up with my friends
Synonyms of catch up (with)

catch, overhaul, overtake
Words Related to catch up (with)

chase, pursue

gain, reach

pass, surpass
Near Antonyms of catch up (with)

fall short

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