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1caught

\ˈkȯt\

Definition of CAUGHT

past and past participle of catch
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2caught

adjective

Definition of CAUGHT

:  pregnant —often used in the phrase get caught

First Known Use of CAUGHT

1858

Related to CAUGHT

Synonyms
big, pregnant, enceinte, expectant, expecting, gone, gravid, heavy, quick [archaic]
Antonyms
nonpregnant

Rhymes with CAUGHT

aught, bought, dot, fraught, ghat, lotte, naught, ought, taut, thought, wrought
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Definition of CAUGHT for Kids

past and past participle of catch

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