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The superhero wore a red cape.
What does Cape mean?
A cape is shoulder clothing or land that reaches into water.
Dictionary definition
a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, or a piece of land that sticks out into water.
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Cape in a sentence
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The windy cape stretched out into the sea.
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The costume included a long cape that moved behind her as she walked.
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What can cape mean?
Cape can mean a loose garment or a piece of land that sticks out into water.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to cape when it means clothing?
A cloak is a loose outer garment, similar to a cape.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cape correctly?
A cape can be worn over the shoulders as part of a costume.
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MeaningCape means A cape is shoulder clothing or land that reaches into water.
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Synonyms
Words like Cape
cloakA loose outer garment.
headlandA piece of land that sticks out into water.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sleeved coatA coat with sleeves, unlike many capes.
inland areaLand away from the water, unlike a cape as a landform.
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Word family
Cape word family
Base word
cape
noun
cape
A garment or landform.
noun
capes
More than one cape.
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Hint for students
A cape is shoulder clothing or land that reaches into water.
Common mix-up
Cape is not the same as sleeved coat. Cape means a cape is shoulder clothing or land that reaches into water.
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Read this model sentence: The windy cape stretched out into the sea. Clue words: into, windy, stretched. Underline clue words that show why cape fits instead of sleeved coat. Now write one new sentence that shows cape without using the word cape. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show cape?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The windy cape stretched out into the sea." Why does cape fit better than sleeved coat?
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