capping

The word “capping” has 2 syllables: cap-ping

It's pronounced as /ˈkæpɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for capping?

In the thesaurus, “capping” has 43 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for capping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for capping

barring
blocking
chips down
circumscribing
closing
concluding
conclusive
confining
constricting
contracting
decisive
end
eventual
extreme
farthermost
farthest
final curtain
furthermost
furthest
hampering
hindering
hindmost
holding down
impeding
latest
latter
lattermost
lessening
limiting
modifying
most distant
narrowing
numbering
obstructing
pinching
qualifying
quelling
repressing
restricting
squeezing
suppressing
terminal
tightening

Antonyms for capping

auxiliary
beginning
broadening
exceeding
expanding
first
introductory
opening
overextending
overreaching
widening

Meanings of capping

verb
1. To cover or seal with a cap.
2. To award a cap as a mark of distinction.
3. To lie over or on top of something.
4. To surpass or outdo.
5. To set an upper limit on something.
6. To make something even more wonderful at the end.
7. To select a player to play for a specified side.
8. To shoot (someone) with a firearm.
9. To select to play for the national team.
10. To salute by uncovering the head respectfully.
11. To deprive of a cap.
12. To tell a lie.
13. To convert text to uppercase.
14. To take a screenshot or to record a copy of a video.
noun
1. The act of removing one's hat as a token of respect.
2. The leached upper part of a body or rock that still contains disseminated sulphide mineral deposit.
3. The process of covering a borehole in order to seal an oil well.
4. The selling of a security etc. close to an expiry date.
5. The conversion of a polyhedron into a stellated polyhedron by raising a pyramid on each face.
6. The recording of a television broadcast to one's computer.

Example Sentences

The government is capping energy prices to protect consumers.
She’s capping the bottle to keep the contents fresh.
They’re capping the number of attendees due to limited space.
The new law focuses on capping emissions from factories.
He’s capping his performance with a final impressive routine.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to capping, such as: auxiliary, barring, beginning, blocking, broadening, chips down, circumscribing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.