CAUGHT UP (WITH) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

caught up (with)

verb

past tense of catch up (with)

as in caught

to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

fell short

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Tristan Gunn caught the touchdown pass, and back-up quarterback Cade DePriest also had a touchdown pass to Smith Lessard.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
The first pick of the second round caught seven passes for 63 yards on his three drives, including two impressive catches on the TD drive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of caught

Verb

At times, the music overtook the gallery, completely captivating the attention of the room.

— Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Bank of America Institute data offer some support, showing that wage growth for lower-income households recently overtook that of higher earners.

— Josh Wingrove, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of overtook

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