catch a cold
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌkætʃ ə ˈkoʊld/ · UK /ˌkætʃ ə ˈkəʊld/
catch a cold means: To become ill with a common infection that causes a runny nose, coughing, or a sore throat.
verb
To become ill with a common infection that causes a runny nose, coughing, or a sore throat.
- I caught a cold last week.
- She often catches a cold when school starts.
- Have you caught a cold, or is that an allergy?
To suffer problems or losses, especially in business or money matters.
- Investors caught a cold when prices fell.
- The company could catch a cold if the deal fails.
- Small businesses have caught a cold during the latest downturn.
Questions about catch a cold
What does catch a cold mean?
To become ill with a common infection that causes a runny nose, coughing, or a sore throat.
What is catch a cold in other languages?
Türkçe: nezle olmak · Español: resfriarse · Français: attraper un rhume · Deutsch: sich erkälten · Italiano: raffreddarsi · 日本語: 風邪をひく
How do you pronounce catch a cold?
In American English /ˌkætʃ ə ˈkoʊld/; in British English /ˌkætʃ ə ˈkəʊld/.
How do you use catch a cold in a sentence?
I caught a cold last week. She often catches a cold when school starts.
Learn catch a cold while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad