capital
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/ˈkæpɪtl/
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/ˈkæpɪtl/
noun
A1
the main city of a country or region, where the government is located
Paris is the capital of France.
A1
a large letter used at the start of a sentence or name
Write your name in capital letters.
B2
money or property used to start or run a business
We need more capital to expand our business.
R
money used to start a business
They raised enough capital to open a new store.
R
people who invest money in businesses
Capital and workers must work together for success.
R
a valuable resource or asset
Knowledge is intellectual capital that helps society grow.
R
the top part of a column
The capital of the column was beautifully carved.
adjective
A1
written as a large letter
Always use a capital letter at the start of a sentence.
R
related to the death penalty
Murder is a capital crime in some countries.
R
very good or excellent
That was a capital idea!
translation
the main city of a country or region, where the government is located; a large letter used at the start of a sentence or name; money or property used to start or run a business; money used to start a business; people who invest money in businesses; a valuable resource or asset; the top part of a column
written as a large letter; related to the death penalty; very good or excellent
Word Forms
Plural
capitals