WordHive Learning Dictionary

Caption

noun

A short explanation under a picture.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Caption mean?

A short explanation under a picture.

Dictionary definition

A caption is short text that explains a picture, chart, or video.

Example sentences

Caption in a sentence

easy

The caption explained the photo.

medium

A chart caption tells readers what the data shows.

hard

A clear caption gives context without making readers guess what an image means.

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Practice the meaning of Caption

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does caption mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to caption?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a good contrast to caption?

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Caption

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Synonyms

Words like Caption

labelA similar word or phrase for caption in this meaning.
description lineA similar word or phrase for caption in this meaning.
text noteA similar word or phrase for caption in this meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

blank imageA useful contrast to caption in this meaning.
unlabeled imageA useful contrast to caption in this meaning.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Caption word family

Base word

caption

noun

caption

Base form.

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