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I caught a cold. vs I've got a cold.

Both "I caught a cold" and "I've got a cold" are correct ways to express that you are currently suffering from a cold. The choice between them depends on personal preference or regional variations.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 7660 views

I caught a cold.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone has recently become ill with a cold.

This phrase is used to convey that you have become sick with a cold. It implies that the cold was contracted at a specific point in time.

Examples:

  • I caught a cold from my coworker.
  • She caught a cold after getting wet in the rain.
  • He caught a cold during his trip to Europe.
  • They caught a cold from their children.
  • We caught a cold after attending the concert.
  • I think I caught a cold.
  • I think I caught a cold.
  • - Four months ago, I caught a cold.
  • - Four months ago, I caught a cold.
  • Unfortunately, on the way over here yesterday, I caught a cold.
  • It rained cats and dogs, I caught a cold.
  • Yes, I have caught a cold.
  • I seem to have caught a cold.
  • And I read that someone caught a cold.
  • I think I caught a cold killing the banker.
  • I think I caught a cold killing the banker.
  • Listen, I caught a cold from your cat.
  • I'll tell your dad you caught a cold.
  • I am not myself, my usual self having caught a cold.
  • The droopy one caught a cold.
  • Now look, you've caught a cold.
  • Did something out of character and you caught a cold.
  • No one in this parisheven caught a cold.
  • She wants to rest because she's caught a cold.
  • Two months later, I caught another cold.

Alternatives:

  • I have a cold.
  • I came down with a cold.
  • I got a cold.
  • I'm suffering from a cold.
  • I'm down with a cold.

I've got a cold.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone currently has a cold.

This phrase is used to convey that you are currently experiencing the symptoms of a cold. It is a more informal way of expressing the same idea.

Examples:

  • I've got a cold, so I won't be able to come to the party.
  • She's got a cold and needs to rest.
  • He's got a cold, but he's still going to work.
  • They've got a cold, so they're staying home.
  • We've got a cold, so we're taking medicine.

Alternatives:

  • I have a cold.
  • I caught a cold.
  • I'm suffering from a cold.
  • I'm down with a cold.
  • I'm feeling under the weather.

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