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- pronunciation:
- kae
pih
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the city where the government of a country, state, or province is located.
The capital of Peru is Lima.The capital of Ontario is Toronto.- similar words:
- center, city, headquarters, metropolis, seat
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| definition 2: |
a large form of a letter of the alphabet.
The first word in an English sentence should begin with a capital.- synonyms:
- cap
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| definition 3: |
money or other resources owned by a business.
When we get enough capital, we'll be able to expand the business.- synonyms:
- cash, finances, funds
- similar words:
- assets, means, money, reserve, resources, stock, supplies, wealth
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| definition 4: |
money that is used to produce more money, as by starting a business or investing.
He invested his capital in his brother's business hoping to get rich.- synonyms:
- investment
- similar words:
- assets, finances, funds, money, reserve, riches, stock, wealth
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| related words: |
asset, budget, means |
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of high quality; excellent; first rate.
That is a capital idea!- synonyms:
- choice, excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, outstanding, quality, super, superb, superlative
- similar words:
- dandy, famous, superior, top
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| definition 2: |
having to do with the location of a state or national government.
We live outside the capital city.- similar words:
- central, major, national, state
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| definition 3: |
in the large form of an alphabet letter.
In English, the first letter of your name must be written as a capital letter.- synonyms:
- upper-case
- similar words:
- big, large
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| definition 4: |
able to be punished by death.
Murder is a capital crime in some states.- similar words:
- deadly, serious
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| related words: |
ace, best, excellent, good, superlative |
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