capsize Meaning & Definition
What Does Capsize Mean?
Capsize is used as a verb meaning To overturn. It is also used to mean To cause (a ship) to overturn. As a noun, it means The act of, or occurrence of capsizing or overturning.
Capsize at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkæpsaɪz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | turn over, keel over and turn turtle |
| Plural | capsizes |
| Verb forms | capsizes, capsizing, capsized |
Capsize Definition (Verb)
- To overturn.
- To cause (a ship) to overturn.
- To deform under stress.
Capsize as a Noun
- The act of, or occurrence of capsizing or overturning.
Verb
- (of knots) To deform under stress.
Synonyms of Capsize
Capsize synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Capsize
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Capsize in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
capsize (third-person singular simple present capsizes, present participle capsizing, simple past and past participle capsized)
capsize (plural capsizes)
Words That Rhyme With Capsize
Origin of Capsize
Attested since 1788. Origin unknown. Possibly related to Spanish chapuzar (“to sink by the head”).
How to Pronounce Capsize
Capsize is pronounced //ˈkæpsaɪz// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Capsize
Is capsize a verb or a noun?
Capsize is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for capsize?
Words with a similar meaning to capsize include turn over, keel over and turn turtle. See the full list of capsize synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of capsize?
The plural of capsize is capsizes.
What is the past tense of capsize?
The past tense of capsize is capsized. The present participle is capsizing.