capital

US /ˈkæpɪtl/

UK /'kæpɪtl/

A2

noun

  • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • Official main city of a country, province or state
  • Collective name for money, shares, and assets
  • Money that is used for a business
  • An uppercase letter.

adjective

  • Excellent.
  • Denoting letters of the size and form generally used at the beginning of sentences and for proper names.
  • Main, or major
  • (Of an offence) liable to the death penalty.

other

  • Wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available for a purpose such as starting a company or investing.