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to be caught in
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be caught in
  2. 2. to be stuck in
  3. 3. to stop by
  4. 4. to get mixed up in (trouble)
This verb means to get caught on something, or to become stuck or hung up. It can also mean to fall for a trick or scam, or to have something nagging at the back of your mind.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That one thing they said just keeps nagging at me.

Sentence 2

See, now your hat's stuck on a branch and you can't get it down!

Sentence 3

I can't remember exactly when my ring got caught on something.

Sentence 4

The corner of my bag got caught in the elevator door.

Sentence 5

My skirt got caught on something somewhere — there's a thread coming out.