Capped — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈblak-ˈkapt/

Meaning & Definition of Capped

Capped (verb)

  1. to provide or protect with a cap
  2. to give a cap to as a symbol of honor, rank, or achievement
  3. to form a cap over, crown
  4. to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive, lie; often, specifically, to lie by boasting or exaggerating
  5. to engage in a ritualized exchange of insults with someone, to tease or insult a person in capping —usually used with on

Capped (adjective)

  1. having the top of the head black

Capped (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set bounds or an upper limit for

    "the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil"

    similar: circumscribed, confined, held down, limited, restricted
    related: barred, blocked, hampered, hindered, impeded, obstructed, constricted, contracted, lessened, narrowed, pinched, squeezed, tightened, quelled, repressed, suppressed, numbered, modified, qualified
    opposite: exceeded
    near: broadened, expanded, widened, overextended, overreached

Related Entry: Cap (verb)

Cap is a different word from Capped. The synonyms below are for cap, not for capped.

  1. to set bounds or an upper limit for

    "the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil"

    similar: circumscribe, confine, hold down, limit, restrict
    related: bar, block, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct, constrict, contract, lessen, narrow, pinch, squeeze, tighten, quell, repress, suppress, number, modify, qualify
    opposite: exceed
    near: broaden, expand, widen, overextend, overreach

Related Entry: Cap (off) (verb)

Cap (off) is a different word from Capped. The synonyms below are for cap (off), not for capped.

  1. to bring to a triumphant conclusion

    "capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout"

    similar: climax, crown, culminate
    related: complete, conclude, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wrap up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Capped

The most common words with a similar meaning to Capped:

circumscribed, confined, held down, limited, restricted

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Capped

Words with the opposite meaning of Capped:

exceeded

Related Words for Capped

barred, blocked, hampered, hindered, impeded, obstructed, constricted, contracted, lessened, narrowed, pinched, squeezed, tightened, quelled, repressed, suppressed, numbered, modified, qualified

Near Antonyms of Capped

broadened, expanded, widened, overextended, overreached

Word Forms of Capped

Inflections: capping, cappin'

Origin & Etymology of Capped

perhaps development of cap:2 in sense "outdo, surpass"

First known use: 15th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Capped

black-capped

Frequently Asked Questions about Capped

What does "Capped" mean?

"Capped" means to provide or protect with a cap. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to provide or protect with a cap.

What is another word for "Capped"?

Other words for "Capped" include circumscribed, confined, held down, limited and restricted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Capped" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Capped"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Capped". Common alternatives include circumscribed, confined, held down, limited and restricted.

What is the opposite of "Capped"?

Antonyms of "Capped" include exceeded. Near antonyms include broadened, expanded, widened and overextended.

How do you use "Capped" in a sentence?

Examples of "Capped" in a sentence: "the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil".

Is "Capped" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Capped" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Capped"?

"Capped" is pronounced /ˈblak-ˈkapt/.

What is the origin of the word "Capped"?

"Capped" comes from perhaps development of cap:2 in sense "outdo, surpass". First known use: 15th centuryt.