caption
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkæpʃən/
KK: /ˈkæpʃən/
noun
Definition
A short description or title that explains an image, illustration, or video, often found below it.
Example
The caption under the photo explained where it was taken.
Conversation
Did you see the new photo I posted on Instagram?
Yeah, I loved it! The caption was really funny.
Thanks! I thought it would match the vibe of the picture.
It definitely did; it made me laugh out loud!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
title
heading
label
Antonyms
subtitle
appendix
footnote
transitive verb
Definition
To provide a title or explanation for a picture, illustration, or piece of text.
Example
She decided to caption the photo with a funny quote.
Tense Forms
Past: captioned
Past Participle: captioned
Conversation
Did you see my new photo on Instagram?
Yeah, I loved it! Did you caption it yourself?
Of course! I wanted something funny to match the picture.
Root Explanation
Caption → It is formed from "capere" (meaning to seize or take) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or result of). The word "caption" refers to the act of taking or seizing a title or explanation for an image or text.
Memory Tip
Think of 'seizing' ('capere') a title or explanation for something — that's what a caption does.
Visually Confused Words
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