noun Common

caps

kaps

Caps (noun) means capital letters. Example: “Please don't write your whole message in caps — it reads as shouting.”

noun

Capital letters.

"Please don't write your whole message in caps — it reads as shouting."

How to Use Caps

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort for capital letters.

Common mistake

Writing in all caps online is generally read as shouting or aggression.

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Please don't write your whole message in _____ — it reads as shouting.

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What does “caps” mean?

The word “caps” means capital letters. In plain terms, short for capital letters.

How do you pronounce “caps”?

“Caps” is pronounced kaps (/kæps/ in IPA).

How do you use “caps” in a sentence?

Here is “caps” used in a sentence: “Please don't write your whole message in caps — it reads as shouting.”

What part of speech is “caps”?

“Caps” is a noun.

Is “caps” a common word?

“Caps” is a fairly common word in modern English.