Dictionary Entry
caught
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Meaning
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Past tense of 'catch'. To have seized or captured something or someone in motion.
Example Sentence
The quick-thinking detective caught the thief just as he tried to escape.
Usage Note
Describes the act of successfully seizing or capturing something or someone, especially when it was moving. It can also imply being trapped or entangled by circumstances.