Caught or Caugt
Learn why “Caught” is correct.
Caugt
Incorrect spelling - “Caugt” is incorrect missing ‘h’.
"Caugt" is a common misspelling of "Caught". Always use "Caught" when referring to the correct word.
Caught
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Caught” is past tense of catch.
Definition of Caught
"Caught": “Caught” is past tense of catch.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Caught
- • captured
Usage Examples
"Correct:" He caught the ball.
"Correct:" She caught a cold.
"Correct:" They were caught.
"Correct:" Police caught him.
"Incorrect:" He caugt the ball.
"Incorrect:" She caugt a cold.
"Incorrect:" They were caugt.
"Incorrect:" Police caugt him.
Notes:
- • Includes ‘gh’.
- • Don’t drop ‘h’.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Caught vs caugt?
A: Caught is correct.
Q: Meaning?
A: Past of catch.
Q: Why wrong?
A: Missing ‘h’.
Q: Trick?
A: cau + ght.
Summary
“Caught vs caugt”: The correct spelling is caught. Avoid caugt, a missing-letter mistake.