caps

word · lemma: cap

/ˈkæps/
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/kˈæps/
kaps

Definition

'Caps' is the plural of 'cap.' It can refer to hats you wear, covers or lids for bottles, or uppercase letters in writing.

Usage & Nuances

'Caps' is informal for hats, especially in sports. In writing, 'all caps' means every letter is uppercase. 'Caps' can also mean lids or covers. Don't mix it up with 'capsule' or 'caption.'

Example Sentences

The title should be in caps.

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She wears different caps every day.

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Please put the caps back on the bottles.

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Can you hand me one of those baseball caps?

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Don't lose the caps or your drinks will spill everywhere.

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People sometimes text in all caps to show they're shouting online.

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