caught

verb
UK /kɔːt/
US /kɔːt/

Caught is the past tense of catch, which means to grab something or someone.

She caught the ball with both hands.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To be trapped or unable to escape.

The fish was caught in the net.

3. To hear or understand something.

I didn't catch what you said.

4. To get sick with an illness.

He caught a cold last week.

5. To find someone doing something wrong.

The teacher caught him talking in class.