capsize
Capsize (verb) means to turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so. Example: “The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall.”
How to use capsize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo flip over in the water, usually said of boats.
Word forms
capsized past tense, capsizes plural, capsizes singular
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The small dinghy _____ in the sudden squall.
Etymology
First recorded in English in the late 1700s; its origin is uncertain, though it may be related to a Spanish word for sinking bow-first.
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What does “capsize” mean?
The word “capsize” means to turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so. In plain terms, to flip over in the water, usually said of boats.
How do you pronounce “capsize”?
“Capsize” is pronounced kap-SYZ (/ˈkæpsaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “capsize” in a sentence?
Here is “capsize” used in a sentence: “The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall.”
What part of speech is “capsize”?
“Capsize” is a verb.
Where does the word “capsize” come from?
The word “capsize” dates back to around 1700 and comes from Spanish. First recorded in English in the late 1700s; its origin is uncertain, though it may be related to a Spanish word for sinking bow-first.
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