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capital — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bankroll noun The total money a person or organization has available to spend.
  • breakthrough noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
  • capital noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
  • momentous adj Of great importance, especially because of lasting consequences.
  • paramount adj Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.

Senses

capital is used for these senses in English:

  • bankroll The monetary assets of a person or organization.
  • breakthrough Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
  • capital (slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
  • capital (uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
  • momentous Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
  • paramount Of the highest importance.

bankroll — full definition

  1. noun The total money a person or organization has available to spend.
  2. verb To provide the money needed to fund a project or venture.

breakthrough — full definition

  1. noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
  2. adj Describing a case of illness occurring despite protection, such as after vaccination.

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