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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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Major utilities are responding with expanded capital plans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He then boarded a flight from the Indonesian capital to Schiphol, which landed shortly after 10:30 BST.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Crans-Montana is in Switzerland's southwestern Wallis canton and the hearings are taking place in the cantonal capital Sion.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Saylor says Strategy is interested in “stretching” BTC “from a nonyielding asset into a capital markets engine” that reinvests in itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She traced a finger over the cursive capital A engraved at the top of the page.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood