capping

cap·ping

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kap-ing]
- /ˈkæp ɪŋ/
- /ˈkæpɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-ing]
- /ˈkæp ɪŋ/

Definitions of capping word

noun capping a capital letter. 1
noun capping Usually, caps. uppercase: Please set the underlined in caps. 1
verb with object capping to write or print in capital letters, or make an initial letter a capital; capitalize. 1
verb without object capping Fox Hunting. to hunt with a hunting club of which one is not a member, on payment of a capping fee. 1
idioms capping cap in hand, humbly; in supplication: He went to his father cap in hand and begged his forgiveness. 1
idioms capping set one's cap for, to pursue as being a potential mate. 1

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Parts of speech for Capping

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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capping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

capping usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for capping

adjective capping

ultimate — last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: the ultimate point in a journey; the ultimate style in hats.

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Top questions with capping

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