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capital

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /
ADJECTIVE
main, essential
Synonyms
STRONGEST
central
STRONG
basic cardinal chief dominant first fundamental leading major primary prime principal
WEAK
controlling foremost important number one outstanding overruling paramount predominant preeminent prominent underlying vital
Antonyms
STRONG
additional auxiliary extra inessential inferior insignificant last lesser minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant
WEAK
nonessential
ADJECTIVE
superior
Synonyms
STRONG
best champion choice crack dandy fine first fly great prime top
WEAK
delightful deluxe excellent famous first-class first-rate five-star splendid superb top-notch world-class
Antonyms
STRONG
bad inferior least poor second-rate worst
WEAK
low-class minor
NOUN
financial assets
Synonyms
STRONGEST
business cash financing investment money
STRONG
CD IRA estate finances fortune funds gold interests kitty means principal property resources savings stake stock substance treasure wealth wherewithal
WEAK
nest egg ways and means
Antonyms
STRONG
debt
NOUN
city of governmental seat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
metropolis municipality
STRONG
control
WEAK
county seat political front principal city the Hill
NOUN
uppercase written symbol
Synonyms
STRONG
cap majuscule uncial
WEAK
initial small cap
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowercase lowercase letter
WEAK
small

Example Sentences

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"When I started applying for municipal contracts with the City of Chicago, they wanted me to pay for projects upfront and get reimbursed later. But I didn't have the capital," Traci explains.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Since the truce was declared, the bombs have fallen silent in Tehran, and the Iranian capital now has the air of a public holiday.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

With stablecoins gaining a regulatory foothold, the next frontier is the financial infrastructure they power: tokenized assets, decentralized exchanges and new means of capital formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Therefore, she thinks Google will lead the pack when it comes to return on invested capital from generative AI over the next decade.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Poorly equipped, with little training and less combat experience, the Americans had simple orders: hold their ground, or the British would have a quick march into the capital.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis