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He wore a blue cap to the game.
What does Cap mean?
A soft hat with a brim.
Dictionary definition
A soft hat with a front brim.
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Cap in a sentence
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The cap kept the sun out of her eyes.
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A cap with a brim can be useful during outdoor activities.
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What does cap mean?
Cap means a soft hat with a front brim.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cap?
Hat is close in meaning to cap in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to cap?
Bare head gives a useful opposite or contrast to cap.
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MeaningCap means A soft hat with a brim.
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Synonyms
Words like Cap
hatA similar word or phrase for cap in this meaning.
brimmed hatA similar word or phrase for cap in this meaning.
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bare headA useful contrast to cap in this meaning.
uncovered headA useful contrast to cap in this meaning.
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Cap word family
Base word
cap
noun
caps
Plural form of cap when used as a countable noun.
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Hint for students
A cap is a small hat, often with a brim. Cap can also mean a cover or limit, depending on context.
Common mix-up
Cap is not always a hat. A bottle cap covers a bottle, and a spending cap is a limit.
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Write one sentence that shows cap without using the word cap. Model sentence: She pulled the brimmed hat low over her eyes on the sunny field. Clue words: brimmed hat, over her eyes, sunny field Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the hat meaning, not the cover or limit meaning?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'He wore a red cap to block the sun.' Why does cap fit better than scarf?
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