caught on

Meanings

• Verb

  To grasp or understand an idea or concept; to become aware of or notice something.

  - "I finally caught on to her joke."
  - "The new employee took a while to catch on to our work processes."

• Verb

  To become attached or stuck to something.

  - "The fly caught on the spider's web."
  - "Dirt and debris can catch on clothing."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caught on
hatch on , patch on , disconnect , connect

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Variants

List of all variants of caught on that leads to same result
catch on , catches on , catching on , caught on

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Forms

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catches on, catching on, had caught on, will catch on

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Etymology

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The verb 'catch on' originated in the 15th century from the Old English word 'cacchan,' meaning 'to take, seize, or capture.' The meaning 'to understand' developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'catch on' is often used in the context of learning new skills or concepts.

2. The term 'catchment area' refers to the geographic area served by a particular business or organization.

3. In fishing, a lure 'catches on' when it becomes attached to something underwater, such as a rock or a fish's mouth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Understanding: The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning, nature, or essence of something.

2. Adaptation: The process of adjusting to new conditions or situations.

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Culture

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In literature, 'catch on' has been used to describe characters understanding complex situations or ideas. In music, the phrase 'catch on fire' is used metaphorically to describe a performance that excites the audience.

How to Memorize "caught on"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of 'catching on' by imagining a light bulb turning on in your head, indicating the moment of understanding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'catch on' with the idea of 'grasping' or 'understanding' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Catch On' to remember the meaning: Comprehend, Adapt, Think, Hear, Observe, Notice.

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