caught

1 of 2

ˈkȯt 

past tense and past participle of catch

caught

2 of 2

adjective

: pregnant

—often used in the phrase get caught

Synonyms

Adjective

• big
• enceinte
• expectant
• expecting
• gone
• gravid
• heavy
• pregnant
• quick [archaic]

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1858, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing caught

• caught a chill
• caught in the act
• caught in the middle
• caught my eye
• caught short
• caught the public imagination
• caught up in
• get/be caught in a storm

Kids Definition

caught

past and past participle of catch