Catched vs. Caught — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on October 2, 2023
"Catched" is an incorrect spelling. The correct past tense of "catch" is "Caught." "Caught" means having captured or seized something or someone.
Which is correct: Catched or Caught
How to spell Caught?
Catched
Incorrect Spelling
Caught
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Catched and Caught
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Key Differences
Remember the rhyme, "If you catch a ball, you've caught it, not catched it."
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The word "taught" is to "teach" as "caught" is to "catch."
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"Catched" sounds like "hatched," but "catch" follows a different rule.
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Double-check with autocorrect; it will correct "catched" to "caught."
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Associate "caught" with "bought" as both end with "aught."
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Definitions
Caught
Past tense of "catch"; to have captured.
She caught the ball at the game.
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Caught
Understood or grasped mentally.
I haven't caught the meaning of that phrase.
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Caught
Caught is a method of dismissing a batsman in cricket. A batsman is caught if the batsman hits the ball, from a legitimate delivery, with the bat, and the ball is caught by the bowler or a fielder before it hits the ground.
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Caught
(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.
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FAQs
What is the singular form of Caught?
Caught serves as both singular and plural in past tense.
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Why is it called Caught?
It's the irregular past tense form of the verb "catch."
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Which article is used with Caught?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
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What is the plural form of Caught?
Caught itself can be plural, depending on the subject.
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Which preposition is used with Caught?
Commonly used prepositions include "in," "by," and "on."
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Which conjunction is used with Caught?
Standard conjunctions such as "and" or "but" can be used.
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Is Caught a noun or adjective?
Primarily a verb (past tense), but can be used as an adjective in certain contexts.
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Is the Caught term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically, e.g., "caught in a web of lies."
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Which determiner is used with Caught?
Determiners such as "this," "that," "each," etc., can be used.
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What is a stressed syllable in Caught?
The entire word "caught" is stressed as it's one syllable.
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Is the word “Caught” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Caught can be a direct object when referring to the action of catching.
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How do we divide Caught into syllables?
Caught is one syllable and is not divided.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
