Meaning of the word cap in English

What does cap mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cap

US /kæp/

UK /kæp/

a soft flat hat, typically with a visor

Example:

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He wore a baseball cap to the game.

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She pulled her woolly cap down over her ears.

Synonym:

hat bonnet beret headgear headwear

a lid or cover for a container

Example:

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Put the cap back on the bottle.

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The pen has a protective cap.

Synonym:

lid cover stopper top

an upper limit on an amount or output

Example:

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There's a spending cap of $500 per person.

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The government imposed a cap on energy prices.

Synonym:

limit ceiling maximum upper limit restriction

put a lid or cover on

Example:

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Please cap the marker when you're done.

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He carefully capped the lens to protect it.

Synonym:

cover seal close stopper

put an upper limit on (an amount, especially of money)

Example:

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The government plans to cap tuition fees.

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They decided to cap the number of participants at 100.

Synonym:

limit restrict curb control constrain

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