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caught

UK
/kɔːt/
US
/kɔt/
caught on
caught on
caught up
caught up

Translations

caughtpast participle
Used attributively and predicatively as the past-participle adjective of the verb “catch”.
The fish was caught in the net.
Рыба была поймана в сети.
I was caught off guard by the sudden question.
Я был застигнут врасплох внезапным вопросом.
Additional translations
захваченныйупотребляется в военном или криминальном контексте
catchverb

caught

Past Simple

caught
Past Simple
caught
Past Participle
catching
Gerund
UK
/kætʃ/
US
/kætʃ/
He likes to catch fish in the river.
Он любит ловить рыбу в реке.
She tried to catch his hand.
Она попыталась схватить его за руку.
I managed to catch the ball.
Мне удалось поймать мяч.
The police plan to catch the suspect tonight.
Полиция планирует захватить подозреваемого сегодня вечером.
I think I might catch a cold.
Я думаю, что могу подхватить простуду.
Synonyms
grab
intercept
snatch
seize
capture
hook
clutch
trap
Antonyms
miss

Definitions

caughtpast participle
Seized, trapped, or captured; unable to escape.
The fish was caught in the net.
Taken by surprise or found unprepared.
I was caught off guard by the sudden question.
catchverb
To capture or seize, especially after a chase.
The police managed to catch the thief after a long pursuit.
To intercept and hold something that has been thrown, propelled, or dropped.
She reached out to catch the ball before it hit the ground.
To become infected with an illness.
He was worried he might catch a cold from his sick friend.
To hear or understand something, especially something said.
I didn't catch what he said because of the noise.
To capture someone's attention or interest.
The movie's trailer was designed to catch the audience's interest.
To reach or be in time for a scheduled event, such as a train or bus.
We need to leave now if we want to catch the 5 o'clock train.
To discover or detect someone in the act of doing something.
She caught him sneaking out of the house late at night.
To ignite or become ignited, especially accidentally.
The old curtains caught fire from a stray candle.
To snag, hook, or become stuck on something.
Her sleeve caught on the door handle as she hurried out.
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