What does the word capital mean?
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A large letter used at the beginning of a sentence, of a proper name, etc. capital letter.
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Wealth employed in or available for production; resources; advantages.
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Of or pertaining to the death penalty; punishable with death.
Part of speech: noun
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Usage examples for capital
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" I tell you what, uncle," said Richard, " I think travelling's a capital thing." – The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith by George Meredith
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In the Crimea the capital sentence only would have been possible. – The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood by Arthur Griffiths
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I love this family seat, and have enjoyed spending a few months of every year here, away from the gayety of the capital. – The Children of the World by Paul Heyse