cap · noun C /kæp/Full view
cap
A2 a hat with a curved part at the front
Dictionary example:

He wears a baseball cap.

Learner example:

I want to buy sho[es], [a] pull-over, tee-shirt, cap and sun glasses. (Key English Test; A2; French)

cap · verb T /kæp/
cap
C1 to put a limit on an amount of money that can be borrowed, charged, etc.
Dictionary example:

The interest rate has been capped at 5%.

Learner example:

Balance sheets reveal a need of further income. Since the fee needs to be capped to be suitable for students, we cannot raise it. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Italian)

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