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caption

noun verb

Brief description accompanying an illustration

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Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
AP
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. Brief description accompanying an illustration

noun

  1. Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen

noun

  1. Taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument

    “A mere caption unworthy of a reply”

verb

  1. Provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing

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Example Sentences

A mere caption unworthy of a reply

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