noun
Common
caps
kaps
Caps (noun) means Capital letters. Example: “Passwords here are case sensitive, so type the first letter in caps.”
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Capital letters.
"Passwords here are case sensitive, so type the first letter in caps."
"The headline was printed in bold caps across the front page."
"Please don't write your whole message in caps — it reads as shouting."
How to use caps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for capital letters.
Common mistake
Writing in all caps online is generally read as shouting or aggression.
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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.
What is the difference between caps and lowercase?
Caps, short for capital letters, are the large forms of letters such as A, B, and C, while lowercase refers to the smaller forms such as a, b, and c. Caps are used at the start of sentences and for proper nouns, whereas lowercase makes up the bulk of ordinary text.
What does writing in ALL CAPS signify?
Writing in all caps means using capital letters for every letter of a word or message. In digital communication it is often read as shouting or strong emphasis, so it is generally avoided for long passages, which are also harder to read entirely in caps.
What is the difference between caps and caps lock?
Caps is a general term for capital letters, while Caps Lock is a keyboard key that, when switched on, makes every letter you type appear as a capital until you turn it off. Caps Lock is simply the tool that lets you type continuously in caps.
