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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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Real estate brokerage firm Compass said that recent transactions showed that some parts of the tech capital have emerged from its doom loop on the back of the surge in AI investment and hiring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Others are being built on accelerated timelines, including a new $8.1 billion airport that will serve the capital region.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Mergermarket’s global head of equity capital markets Samuel Kerr said.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“I mean, we have squash, you can get it in the stores, but it’s not, like, the squash capital of the planet or anything.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins