Capsize

Pronunciation: /ˈkæp.saɪz/

Definitions of capsize

verb to overturn or cause to overturn in water; to overturn or upset

Example Sentences

A1 The small boat almost capsized in the strong wind.

A2 The fishermen were lucky to escape when their boat suddenly capsized.

B1 The yacht capsized during the storm, causing panic among the passengers.

B2 The rescue team managed to save the crew before the ship capsized completely.

C1 The experienced sailor knew how to prevent the boat from capsizing in rough waters.

C2 Despite the rough seas, the skilled captain was able to navigate the ship without capsizing.

Examples of capsize in a Sentence

formal The boat's small size made it more likely to capsize in rough waters.

informal I heard that boat almost capsized during the storm last night!

slang Dude, did you see that boat totally capsize? Crazy!

figurative Her emotions were so overwhelming, she felt like she was about to capsize.

Grammatical Forms of capsize

• past tense: capsized
• plural: capsizes
• comparative: more capsized
• superlative: most capsized
• present tense: capsizes
• future tense: will capsize
• perfect tense: has capsized
• continuous tense: is capsizing
• singular: capsizes
• positive degree: capsize
• infinitive: capsize
• gerund: capsizing
• participle: capsized

Origin and Evolution of capsize

First Known Use: 1778 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'capsize' originated from the Dutch word 'kapseizen', which is derived from the French word 'cap' meaning 'head' and 'size' meaning 'down'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of ships overturning, the term 'capsize' has evolved to also refer to any object or vehicle overturning or tipping over.