👉 (heading) To capture, overtake.

Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look, At the word “caught,” it’s quite a hook! The dictionary tells us, clear and bright, It means to "capture," with all your might! Think of a thief, swift and sly, Catching a jewel before you cry. Or a runner fast, with wind in their hair, Caught by the finish line, beyond compare! It also means to overtake, you see, To pass someone up, happily! Like a race car zooming ahead with glee, “Caught” describes that movement for you and me. So “caught” can mean to seize or grab, Or to surpass, like a speedy crab! Do you have any questions about this rhyme? Let's discuss it further!

👉 The slang or profane word "caught" is used to describe someone who has caught one's breath while they are speaking. For instance, if someone accidentally says a line from a movie they're about to watch and you hear them take their breath away in a moment of surprise, this can be a playful way of describing the situation.

Example: "I caught a glimpse of that girl walking down the street, I swear." (Note: This example sentence is intended for comedic effect rather than scientific accuracy.)