caught (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kætʃ/
Definition
To capture or stop something that is moving through the air.
Examples
He can catch a ball very well.
Can you catch this for me?
The dog loves to catch frisbees.
How to Use caught
- catch up with (phrasal verb)
- To reach someone or something that is ahead of you. — "I need to catch up with my friends who are already there."
- catch on (phrasal verb)
- To become popular or understood. — "This new song is starting to catch on."
- catch sight of (collocation)
- To see something or someone for a short time. — "I caught sight of a rare bird in the garden."
- catch fire (collocation)
- To start burning. — "The old wooden shed caught fire."
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