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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

Example Sentences

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

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

Example Expressions

capital punishment

Synonyms

metropolis, funds, assets, money, wealth, resources
Entry 1
metropolis, funds, assets, money
Entry 2
metropolis, assets, money, wealth, resources

Antonyms

countryside, debt, liability
Entry 1
countryside, debt, liability
Entry 2
debt, liability

Collocations

capital city, financial capital, venture capital, capital investment, capital punishment
Entry 1
capital city, financial capital, venture capital
Entry 2
capital city, capital investment, capital punishment, venture capital

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