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“Caught” or “Court”

caught / court are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

caught k·AA·t

  • verbdiscover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state.
  • verbperceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily.
  • verbtake hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of.
  • verbattract and fix.
  • verbreach in time.
  • verbget or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly.
  • verbbe struck or affected by.
  • verbcheck oneself during an action.
  • verbhear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers.
  • verbcause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled.
  • verbgrasp with the mind or develop an understanding of.
  • verbcontract.
  • verbstart burning.
  • verbperceive by hearing.
  • verbsuffer from the receipt of.
  • verbapprehend and reproduce accurately.
  • verbtake in and retain.
  • verbspread or be communicated.
  • verbbe the catcher.
  • verbbecome aware of.
  • verbdelay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned.

court k·AO·r·t

  • nounan assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business.
  • nouna room in which a lawcourt sits.
  • nounthe sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state.
  • nouna specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played.
  • nounAustralian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947).
  • nounthe family and retinue of a sovereign or prince.
  • nouna tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws.
  • nounthe residence of a sovereign or nobleman.
  • nounan area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings.
  • nounrespectful deference.
  • verbengage in social activities leading to marriage.
Usage

Examples in context

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“caught”

  • …launched a large offensive that caught Salvadoran military off guard and…
  • …steal a shotgun but is caught doing so by a police
  • …one of the company's liners, caught fire and sank with the…
  • …slowly and generally must be caught with two hands, making them…
  • …Vevey, ... His endeavours also caught the attention of scientists.
  • …but ultimately failed and was caught in the anti-mutagen's explosion which…
  • …scared that she will be caught.
  • …selfless nature usually gets him caught up in painful situations such…
  • …person and escape without being caught and without proof and this…
  • …he and some friends were caught stealing and barbecuing a goat,…

“court”

  • The court accepted Mziwamadoda Qwabe's and Monde…
  • …unlawful by the UK Supreme Court in May 2011.
  • The court overturned the finding of Justice…
  • Records of the Court of the Stationers' Company 1602…
  • …led to the June 2009 court ruling which forced the Canadian…
  • …family asked for a coroner's court in the UK to reopen…
  • …18 February at Wynberg Magistrates Court, counsel for Mziwamadoda Qwabe said…
  • …rulings of a Danish clerical court and a German Emperor, of…
  • …refused to explain to the court why Anni was driven into…
  • …in the Western Cape High Court; in accordance with his plea…

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