Definition

Referring to letters that are in capital form, such as 'A', 'B', and 'C'.

Example

Please write your name in uppercase letters on the form.

Conversation

Did you notice the title of the book is in uppercase?

Yeah, it really stands out that way!

I think using uppercase letters can make a big difference in designs too.

Absolutely! It adds a nice touch to the overall look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Capital letters used in writing, such as A, B, and C, which are larger than lowercase letters.

Example

Please write your name in uppercase letters on the form.

Conversation

Did you notice how many uppercase letters were in that email?

Yeah, it really stood out to me!

I think using too many uppercase letters can be overwhelming.

Definition

To write or print letters in capital form, often used at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

Example

Please uppercase the first letter of each word in the title.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you know how to uppercase the first letter of each word in a title?

Yeah, it's pretty simple! You just need to capitalize the first letters.

I always forget to uppercase the smaller words, though.

Root Explanation

Uppercase → It is formed from "upper" (from Old English *uper*, meaning higher or above) and "case" (from Latin *casus*, meaning fall or occurrence). The term "uppercase" refers to letters that are in the higher position in a typecase, indicating their prominence or importance in writing.

Memory Tip

Think of letters that are in a 'higher' position ('upper') in writing, which helps you remember that 'uppercase' refers to those prominent letters.

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