Synonyms for

Captions

Verb / ˈkæpʃʌnz / Another word for captions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Captions are words that appear on a video or picture that describe or explain what is happening. They can be used for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to understand the video or picture better.

Synonyms & similar words

subtitle caption legend subtitles text labels titles headings descriptions explanations slogans phrases words quotes sayings remarks notes annotations inscriptions tags banners signs placards

Example sentences

  1. The captions on the TV show helped me understand what the characters were saying.
  2. She wrote funny captions for her pictures on social media.
  3. The museum had captions under each painting that explained the artist and the time period.
  4. The caption on the picture said 'Best Friends Forever'.
  5. She always adds captions to her Snapchat stories.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but a caption is worth a million.
  • Good captions come from bad decisions.
  • A caption can make or break a picture.

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