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cap

/kæp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small head covering, often with a brim or a crown.

  • verb

    To cover the head or top of something.

Pronunciation
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Antonyms

floor
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cap
map , clap , tap , rap
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Cap (en) : The head of a container or a cylindrical object

  2. Cap (en) : The ability to perceive or understand something

  3. Cap (es) : The amount of money that a person can lose before they stop betting

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. cap (en) : The head of a container or a cylindrical object

  2. cap (en) : The ability to perceive or understand something

Variants
List of all variants of cap that leads to same result
cap , cap in hand , caps , capped , capping , all caps , CAP , pilei , pileus , cap-and-trade , cap-a-pie , cap sleeve , cap sleeves
Forms
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caps, cap's, capping

Etymology
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The word 'cap' comes from the Old English word 'capp', meaning 'head' or 'top'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'kapr' and the German word 'Kappe'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'cap and gown' refers to the traditional academic dress worn during graduation ceremonies.

  2. In ancient Rome, emperors wore a type of cap called a 'galero' to symbolize their power.

  3. The tallest hat in the world is the 'King of Spain's Hat', which stands over 3 meters (10 feet) tall and is worn during the 'Fiesta de San Fermín' in Pamplona, Spain.

Related Concepts
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  1. Hat: A broader category of head coverings that includes caps.

  2. Headgear: A general term for any type of head covering or headwear.

Culture
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In various cultures, caps have been used as symbols of power, status, or protection. For example, the papal tiara is a traditional headdress worn by the Pope, representing his spiritual authority. In literature, caps have appeared in works such as Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' and Shakespeare's 'Othello'.

How to Memorize "cap"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small hat or head covering.
    - Visualize the brim or crown of the cap.
    - Think about the different materials and colors of caps.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cap' with the head.
    - Link the word 'cap' with the idea of covering something or someone.
    - Connect the word 'cap' with the idea of protection or status.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Caps Cover Heads And Protect' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Use the acronym 'C-A-P' to stand for 'Capability, Authority, Power' to remember the cultural significance of the word.

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