Word
cape
Phoneticscape
US/ˈkeɪp/
UK/kˈeɪp/
Definitions
01clothing
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a piece of clothing without sleeves that you wear over your shoulders and fasten at the neck.
n. a sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck and hangs loosely over the shoulders and back.
“The magician wore a long black cape that flowed behind him as he walked.”
“The costume designer opted for a heavy velvet cape to emphasize the character's royal status during the coronation scene.”
02geography
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Geography
n. a piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, or lake.
n. a point or extension of land jutting out into a body of water; a promontory or headland.
Español:cabo
“The lighthouse was built on the edge of the cape to warn ships of the rocks.”
“Navigating around the southern cape proved treacherous for early explorers due to the unpredictable currents and frequent storms.”
Synonyms
03superhero
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal
n. a word for a superhero, because many of them wear capes.
n. a metonymic term for a superhero, derived from the common costume element.
“The city is full of capes trying to stop the bank robbery.”
“In this gritty reimagining of the genre, the capes are often more dangerous than the criminals they pursue.”
Antonyms
04to defend someone
C1 · Advanced Slang · American English
v. to defend or support someone, especially when other people are criticizing them.
v. to vigorously defend or advocate for a person or cause, often one that is considered unworthy of such defense.
“I don't know why you are caping for that celebrity after what they did.”
“Social media users were quick to criticize the journalist for caping for the politician during the controversial interview.”
Usage
Often used as a proper noun in geographical names, such as Cape Cod or the Cape of Good Hope.
Real-World Examples
“But the greatest risk of a direct hit lies at the moment with Cabo Corrientes, a town that sits on a cape in Jalisco, jutting into the Pacific Ocean.” “Their first character was a 'superhero dolt', with a cape and a habit of falling down holes.” “A borrowed charcoal-colored Armani jacket drapes over my shoulders like a cape.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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