Caught Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms caught American [kawt] / kɔt /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of catch.

caught British / kɔːt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of catch

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More idioms and phrases containing caught

• catch

Other Word Forms

• uncaught adjective
• well-caught adjective

Example Sentences

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Stocks were caught up Friday in a whirlwind of market-moving headlines, making for a wild final trading day in a rough month for U.S. equities.

From MarketWatch

Established cities and rising stars alike are caught in this trap.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jacks bowled accurately but also took the crucial wickets of Allen, caught at deep mid-wicket for 29, and the dangerous Phillips for 39.

From BBC

See: The S&P 500 is caught in an extremely narrow trading range.

From MarketWatch

Marine groups have recommended a cut in the amount of North East Atlantic mackerel being caught to prevent a collapse in stocks.

From BBC

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