capital

US /ˈkæpɪtl/

UK /'kæpɪtl/

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n.NounWriting the first letter of a word in big letters
In English sentences, the first letter of the first word is a capital
n.NounOfficial main city of a country, province or state
Over 300 languages are spoken in England's capital, London
n.NounCollective name for money, shares, and assets
I need a large amount of capital to start my business
n.NounMoney that is used for a business
We haven't got enough capital to buy a new work vehicle
adj.AdjectiveMain, or major
The capital city of China is Beijing
adj.Adjective(Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
He committed a capital crime.
adj.AdjectiveExcellent.
That's a capital idea!
n.NounThe top part of a pillar or column.
The columns had ornate capitals.
adj.AdjectiveDenoting letters of the size and form generally used at the beginning of sentences and proper names.
Write your name in capital letters.

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