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capital

Pronunciation: [/ˈkæpɪtəl/]

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capital: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use capital in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) money, resources, or assets that are used by a person or organization to generate wealth or income. It's like the funds or investments someone has to make more money.

Example

The company invested its capital in new technology to improve efficiency.

Example

Without enough capital, it's difficult to start a successful business.

Example

How important is capital for a business to grow?

Context: “cities and countries”

(noun) the most important city in a country or region, often serving as the seat of government. It's like the main city that's the center of everything.

Example

London is the capital of England.

Example

Manchester is not the capital of the UK.

Example

Which city is the capital of France?

Context: “letters and writing”

(adjective) relating to or involving the use of uppercase letters. It's when you write you use big, uppercase letters instead of small, lowercase letters.

Example

In the title, 'CAPITAL' is written in all uppercase letters.

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The word 'capital' is spelled with lowercase letters in the text.

Example

Do you always write your name in capital letters?

How to pronounce capital

Pronunciation: [/ˈkæpɪtəl/]

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