cape
- 01 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“The magician wore a long black cape that flowed behind him as he walked.”
In context“The costume designer opted for a heavy velvet cape to emphasize the character's royal status during the coronation scene.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The lighthouse was built on the edge of the cape to warn ships of the rocks.”
In context“Navigating around the southern cape proved treacherous for early explorers due to the unpredictable currents and frequent storms.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The city is full of capes trying to stop the bank robbery.”
In context“In this gritty reimagining of the genre, the capes are often more dangerous than the criminals they pursue.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“I don't know why you are caping for that celebrity after what they did.”
In context“Social media users were quick to criticize the journalist for caping for the politician during the controversial interview.”
Usageoften used with the preposition 'for'
“Their first character was a 'superhero dolt', with a cape and a habit of falling down holes.”