Difference between Legend and Caption

What is the difference between Legend and Caption?

Legend as a noun is a story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events. also historical legend. while Caption as a noun is the descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof

Legend

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events. Also historical legend. A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree. A leading protagonist in a historical legend. Any person of extraordinary accomplishment. A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc. The text on a coin. A fabricated backstory for spies, complete with appropriate documents and records. A worthy friend.

Example sentence: A legend is an old man with a cane known for what he used to do. I'm still doing it.

Caption

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To add captions to a text or illustration.To add captions to a film or broadcast.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therofA title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon.A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.The section on an official paper that describes when, where, what was taken, found or executed, and by whom it was authorized.A seizure or capture

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