All Definitions for Cap
Below are all the dictionary definitions of cap:
1A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.
2A special hat to indicate rank, occupation, etc.
3An academic mortarboard.
4A protective cover or seal.
5A crown for covering a tooth.
6The summit of a mountain, etc.
7An artificial upper limit or ceiling.
8The top part of a mushroom.
9A small amount of percussive explosive in a paper strip or plastic cup for use in a toy gun.
10A small explosive device used to detonate a larger charge of explosives.
11A bullet used to shoot someone.
12A lie or exaggeration.
13A place on a national team
14An international appearance.
15The whole top of the head of a bird from the base of the bill to the nape of the neck.
16The uppermost of any assemblage of parts.
17Something covering the top or end of a thing for protection or ornament.
18A collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom
19Also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope.
20A portion of a spherical or other convex surface.
21A large size of writing paper.
22Popcorn.
23To cover or seal with a cap.
24To award a cap as a mark of distinction.
25To lie over or on top of something.
26To surpass or outdo.
27To set (or reach) an upper limit on something.
28To conclude
29To make something even more wonderful at the end.
30To select a player to play for a specified side.
31To shoot (someone) with a firearm.
32To lie
33To tell a lie.
34To select to play for the national team.
35To deprive of a cap.
36Capitalization.
37A capital letter.
38A capacitor.
39A capsule of a drug.
40A capitalist.
41A capillary.
42A caption.
43To convert text to uppercase.
44To take a screenshot or to record a copy of a video.
45To capture an objective, such as a flag or checkpoint.
46To capitulate (cause to capitulate) an opponent.
47The top, or uppermost part
48The chief.
49A respectful uncovering of the head.
50To salute by uncovering the head respectfully.
51A wooden drinking-bowl with two handles.
52A nickname for a man generally.
53A nickname for the captain of a team, ship, etc.
54Clipping of capture
55A recording or screenshot. [An act of capturing
56A seizing by force or stratagem.]
57Initialism of community-acquired pneumonia.
58Initialism of combat air patrol. [(military, aviation) A patrolling force of fighter aircraft tasked with covering and screening a friendly asset (such as an aircraft carrier or a flight of bombers) in order to defend it from incoming hostile aircraft.]
59Initialism of Civil Air Patrol.
60Initialism of conservation action plan.
61Initialism of catabolite activator protein.
62Initialism of consistency, availability, partition-tolerance, three irreconcilable guarantees in distributed systems, a result known as Brewer's theorem. [Local coherence.]
63Initialism of change acceleration process.
64Initialism of Common Agricultural Policy.
65Initialism of colors and placements.
66Initialism of Colleague Assistance Program.
67Clipping of Capricorn. [(astronomy) Synonym of Capricornus (constellation).]
About synonyms for cap
Finding the right synonym for cap helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.", cap has 2 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Pileus is the most direct replacement in most situations. Crest works well in formal or professional contexts.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for cap, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.