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  1. 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.

  2. 1. to seize or capture, esp. after pursuit: to catch a thief. 2. to trap or ensnare: to catch fish. 3. to take and hold (something thrown, falling, etc.): to catch the ball. 4. to surprise or detect, as in some action: I caught them cheating. 5. to receive, incur, or contract: to catch a cold.

  3. 1 day ago · → the past tense and past participle of catch.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  4. Check pronunciation: caught. Definition of caught verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. Definition of catch verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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