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1. a. : to capture or seize especially after pursuit. catch a thief. b. : to take or entangle in or as if in a snare. catch fish in a net. : deceive. d. : to discover unexpectedly : find. caught in the act. e. : to check (oneself) suddenly or momentarily. He started to say the wrong thing but quickly caught himself. f. : to become suddenly aware of
to discover, see, or realize something, especially someone doing something wrong: [ + -ing verb ] He caught her read ing his old love letters. If the virus is caught (= discovered) in time, most patients can be successfully treated.
Definition of catch verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to discover someone who is doing something wrong or something secret: [ + doing sth ] I caught her listening outside the door. informal You won't catch me wearing (= I never wear) a tie. catch verb (STICK) to stick somewhere, or to make something stick somewhere:
CAUGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. Summary Definitions Synonyms Pronunciation Collocations Conjugations Sentences Grammar. Definition of 'caught' caught. (kɔːt ) A1. Caught is the past tense and past participle of catch. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
catch to see or notice something for a moment, but not clearly or completely: She caught sight of a car in the distance.He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror. Patterns. to suddenly see/spot/catch sight of somebody/something.
If you catch something or catch a glimpse of it, you notice it or manage to see it briefly. As she turned back, she caught the puzzled look on her mother's face. [ VERB noun ]
to come upon suddenly; surprise or detect, as in some action: I caught him stealing the pumpkin. to receive, incur, or contract: to catch a cold. to be in time to get aboard (a train, boat, etc.). to lay hold of; grasp; clasp: He caught her in a warm embrace. Antonyms: release. to grip, hook, or entangle: The sharp branches caught his clothing.
to discover, see, or realize something, especially someone doing something wrong: [ + -ing verb ] He caught her read ing his old love letters. If the virus is caught (= discovered) in time, most patients can be successfully treated.
Definition of caught verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
