Capper — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈka-pər/ cap·per

Meaning & Definition of Capper

Capper (noun)

  1. one that caps
  2. a device that fits caps on bottles
  3. finale, climax, clincher

Capper (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the last part of a process or action

    "the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself"

    similar: close, closing, conclusion, consummation, end, endgame, ending, finale, finis, finish, grand finale, homestretch, mop-up, windup, wrap-up
    related: acme, apex, capstone, climax, copestone, coup de grâce, crescendo, crown, culmination, high-water mark, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, aftermath, anticlimax, coda, epilogue, postscript, shank, tag end, tail end
    opposite: baseline, beginning, dawn, day one, nascence, nascency, opening, start
    near: foreword, introduction, overture, preamble, preface, prelude, prologue

  2. something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming

    "she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls"

    similar: clincher, coup de grâce, crusher, topper, ace in the hole
    related: confutation, deathblow, knockout, determinant, factor

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Capper

The most common words with a similar meaning to Capper:

close, closing, conclusion, consummation, end, endgame, ending, finale, finis, finish, grand finale, homestretch, mop-up, windup, wrap-up, clincher, coup de grâce, crusher, topper, ace in the hole

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Capper

Words with the opposite meaning of Capper:

baseline, beginning, dawn, day one, nascence, nascency, opening, start

Related Words for Capper

acme, apex, capstone, climax, copestone, crescendo, crown, culmination, high-water mark, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, aftermath, anticlimax, coda, epilogue, postscript, shank, tag end, tail end, confutation, deathblow, knockout, determinant, factor

Near Antonyms of Capper

foreword, introduction, overture, preamble, preface, prelude, prologue

Origin & Etymology of Capper

First known use: 1587

Frequently Asked Questions about Capper

What does "Capper" mean?

"Capper" means one that caps. As a noun, it is defined as: one that caps. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Capper"?

Other words for "Capper" include close, closing, conclusion, consummation, end, endgame, ending and finale. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Capper" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Capper"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Capper". Common alternatives include close, closing, conclusion, consummation, end, endgame, ending, finale, finis and finish.

What is the opposite of "Capper"?

Antonyms of "Capper" include baseline, beginning, dawn, day one, nascence, nascency, opening and start. Near antonyms include foreword, introduction, overture and preamble.

How do you use "Capper" in a sentence?

Examples of "Capper" in a sentence: "the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself"; "she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls".

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

"Capper" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Capper"?

"Capper" is pronounced /ˈka-pər/ and divided into syllables as cap·per.

What is the origin of the word "Capper"?

First known use: 1587.