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cap

 

[ kæp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

headwear

A cap is a type of hat, typically with a visor and a rounded crown. Caps are often worn as a fashion accessory or as part of a uniform. They can be made from various materials such as cotton, wool, or polyester.

Synonyms

beanie, hat, headgear

Examples of usage

  • He always wears a baseball cap backwards.
  • She put on her cap to shield her face from the sun.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

In academia, a cap refers to the headgear worn during graduation ceremonies. It is often associated with a tassel that signifies the graduate's field of study.

Synonyms

graduation hat, mortarboard, tassel cap

Examples of usage

  • The graduates threw their caps in the air in celebration.
  • She proudly wore her cap and gown to receive her diploma.
Context #3 | Verb

limit

To cap something means to set a limit or restrict it. It is often used in the context of capping expenses, capping prices, or capping the number of participants.

Synonyms

control, limit, restrict

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to cap the number of attendees at the event.
  • The government capped the maximum price for the new medicine.

Translations

Translations of the word "cap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 boné

🇮🇳 टोपी

🇩🇪 Mütze

🇮🇩 topi

🇺🇦 кепка

🇵🇱 czapka

🇯🇵 帽子 (ぼうし)

🇫🇷 casquette

🇪🇸 gorra

🇹🇷 şapka

🇰🇷 모자

🇸🇦 قبعة

🇨🇿 čepice

🇸🇰 čiapka

🇨🇳 帽子 (màozi)

🇸🇮 kapa

🇮🇸 húfa

🇰🇿 баски

🇬🇪 ქუდი

🇦🇿 papaq

🇲🇽 gorra

Word origin

The word 'cap' has a long history with origins dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'cappa' meaning 'hood' or 'cloak'. Over time, the meaning of 'cap' evolved to refer to various types of headgear worn for different purposes, from protection against the elements to a symbol of status or affiliation.

See also: capable, capacity, cape, caplet, caps, capstone, recap.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,640, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.