caught

1 of 2

past tense and past participle of catch

caught

2 of 2

adjective

: pregnant
often used in the phrase get caught

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caught was in 1858

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Cite this Entry

“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caught. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

caught

past and past participle of catch

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