Wordiyo
Vocabulary
Learn
My WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through word roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Vocabulary
  • Roots
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Read

Company

  • About Us
  • Pricing
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /cap
  3. /caption

caption

🇬🇧 UK/'kæpʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/'kæpʃәn/
IELTSGREB2

Definitions

n.

A title or short description accompanying an image; text displayed on screen as subtitles.

图片说明;标题;字幕

v.

To add a caption or subtitle to an image, film, or broadcast.

为……加标题(或说明、字幕)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
captake, seize, hold
+
tionact, process, state
=caption

Common Collocations

  • 1.photo caption照片标题
  • 2.video captions视频字幕

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The caption below the photo explained the historical significance of the event.

  • 2.

    Please caption this video so it's accessible to deaf viewers.

← Back to cap