caught

/kɔːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or capture something or someone in one’s possession or grasp

“She caught the ball in mid-air.”

2. noun

something or someone that has been caught

“The cat is a caught mouse.”

3. past participle

the past tense of the verb catch, often used with have or be

“I have caught a cold.”

4. past tense

the past tense of the verb catch

“The fisherman caught a large fish yesterday.”

Synonyms

  • captured
  • seized
  • snatched

Antonyms

  • let go
  • released