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Capital

noun

/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

a city that serves as the seat of government; also wealth in the form of money or assets

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

capital punishment

metropolis, funds, assets, money, wealth, resources

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metropolis, funds, assets, money

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metropolis, assets, money, wealth, resources

countryside, debt, liability

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countryside, debt, liability

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debt, liability

capital city, financial capital, venture capital, capital investment, capital punishment

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capital city, financial capital, venture capital

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capital city, capital investment, capital punishment, venture capital

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.

Lack of harmony or agreement, especially in sound or ideas.

A lazy, sluggish person.

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.