Dictionary Check: caught

"caught" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

verb

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

Example: "She caught her son eating candy"
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verb

perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

Example: "I caught the aroma of coffee"
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verb

reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

Example: "the rock caught her in the back of the head"
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verb

take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

Example: "Catch the ball!"
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verb

succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

Example: "We finally got the suspect"
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verb

to hook or entangle

Example: "One foot caught in the stirrup"
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