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Cap

UK /["/kæp/"]/US /["/kæp/"]/

Definition

a type of soft flat hat with a peak (= a hard curved part sticking out in front). Caps are worn especially by men and boys, often as part of a uniform

In simple words: A type of hat that fits closely to the head.

Examples

  • He wore a red cap to shield his eyes from the sun.
  • The team celebrated their victory by wearing their championship cap.
  • Make sure to put a cap on the bottle after pouring the juice.
  • The budget cap for the project was set at $500,000.
  • Can you be more specific about the cap you are referring to?

Usage notes

Use 'cap' in everyday conversation to refer to a hat, especially those with a brim. More formal terms like 'hat' may be used in writing. 'Cap' is often used in sports contexts.

Grammar pattern

cap + object

Memory hint

Think of a cap that fits tightly, like a tightly sealed bottle cap.

Collocations

  • school
  • shower
  • skull
  • doff
  • tip
  • badge
  • school
  • shower
  • skull
  • doff
  • tip
  • badge
  • bottle
  • hub
  • lens
  • put on
  • screw on
  • remove

Synonyms

  • crown (10)

Antonyms

  • hatless
  • bareheaded

Common mistakes

  • 'Cap' confused with 'cape' (a type of clothing).
  • 'Cap' used incorrectly as a verb without proper context.
  • Using 'caps' for only one item instead of the singular 'cap'.