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Start your name with an uppercase letter.
What does Uppercase mean?
Uppercase means capital letters.
Dictionary definition
Uppercase means capital letters, such as A, B, and C.
Example sentences
Uppercase in a sentence
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The teacher asked students to write the title in uppercase letters.
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Using uppercase for every word can make digital writing look like shouting, so writers choose it carefully.
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Practice 1
What does uppercase mean?
Uppercase letters are capital letters such as A, B, and C.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to uppercase?
Capital is close in meaning when talking about letters.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for uppercase?
Lowercase is the direct contrast because it means small letters.
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Uppercase
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WordUppercase.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningUppercase means capital letters.
ExampleExample: Start your name with an uppercase letter.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- up · er · kays
- Strongest beat
- up
- Ending
- kays
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on up.
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Synonyms
Words like Uppercase
capitalUse for an uppercase letter.
capital letterA direct phrase for an uppercase letter.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lowercaseUse for small letters such as a, b, and c.
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Hint for students
Uppercase means capital letters. Students use uppercase at the start of names, sentences, titles, and some abbreviations.
Common mix-up
Do not write every word in uppercase unless there is a reason. In digital writing, all-uppercase words can look too strong or like shouting.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows uppercase without using the word uppercase. Then underline the clue words that show capital letters or letter size. Example: The word Canada begins with a capital C. Clue words: Canada, begins, capital C Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show capital letters or the difference between capital and small letters?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Start your name with an uppercase letter." Why does uppercase fit better than lowercase?
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