verb
Meaning 1
To sunbathe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: catch some rays, catch some sun
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
catch the sun
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verb
Meaning 2
To become sunburned.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To reflect light from the sun.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- A coin on the ground caught the sun and I stooped to pick it up.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
To be in a sunny position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- The sunflowers will catch the sun if they are planted there.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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