Synonyms of caption

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caption 1 of 2

noun

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1

as in cutline

an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration

for the school yearbook, funny captions were written for snapshots showing a typical day at school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cutline
• translation
• subtitle
• legend
• tagline
• slogan
• motto
• key
• closed-captioning
• posy

2

as in title

a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize

the textbook features cleverly worded captions to capture the reader's attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• title
• headline
• heading
• banner
• subtitle
• header
• head
• rubric
• subhead
• greeting
• subheading
• salutation
• catchword
• streamer
• superscription
• superscript
• running head
• guide word

caption

2 of 2

verb

as in to title

Synonyms & Similar Words

• title
• tag
• stamp
• label
• name
• ticket
• tab
• mark
• term
• style
• hallmark
• identify
• earmark
• designate
• brand
• call
• entitle
• stigmatize