recap Synonyms
Another word for recap
• noun (Context 1)
A brief summary or restatement of the main points of a presentation, event, or story.
"Before we start the new lesson, let's do a quick summary of what we covered yesterday."
• verb (Context 2)
To state again as a summary; to review or summarize the main points of something.
"The news anchor recapped the top stories of the evening at the end of the broadcast."
• verb (Context 3)
To put a cap or cover back onto a bottle, pen, or container.
"Please remember to reseal the markers tightly so the ink does not dry out."
• noun (Context 4)
A worn tire that has been repaired by bonding a new strip of rubber tread onto the outer casing.
"The trucking company uses recaps on its trailers to reduce maintenance expenses."
• verb (Context 5)
To recondition a worn tire by vulcanizing a new strip of rubber onto its tread surface.
"The mechanic suggested that we retread the rear tires rather than buying brand-new ones."
Opposites of recap
The opposite of recap shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: