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Caught

/kɔːt/verb
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Caught is the past tense and past participle of the verb catch, meaning to seize or capture something in motion, such as a ball, a person, or an idea. In modern contexts, it often implies being unexpectedly trapped or discovered, adding layers of surprise or consequence in everyday scenarios like getting caught in traffic or a lie.

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